Darci Palmer, a credentialed veterinary technician with 21 years of experience and a specialist in anesthesia and analgesia, shares her insights on managing post-anesthesia recovery. She clarifies the distinctions between dysphoria, emergence delirium, and pain, providing key strategies for smoother recoveries. Exploring medication options, she discusses the challenges of using reversal agents and emphasizes the importance of comfort and environmental control in optimizing recovery. Her real-world case studies highlight the critical need for effective pain management in veterinary care.