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Researchers at Duke University and NC State are using dogs to study chronic pain as part of an NIH-funded initiative to reduce opioid reliance. The study uses cognitive testing to measure pain levels in dogs, aiming to develop better pain management treatments for both pets and humans.
Ricky Bobby, Elwood, Lexi Lemon, Ginger, Max, Sully, Ziggy, Zelda, and Pop Tart - each of these dogs has its own story, gait and personality. But they're more than just pets. They're integral to a five-year research project aimed at deepening our understanding of chronic pain in dogs that live alongside us, sleep on our couches, and grow older with us.
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