Abstract
So comparing an unvalidated instrument designed to measure lameness to the Canine Brief Pain Inventory, which has been validated to assess chronic pain, is like comparing apples and oranges. In the end, the most important thing to consider when choosing an outcome assessment instrument for a study is choosing a validated tool. The next step is choosing from amongst the validated tools the one that will allow the investigator to answer the question they are most interested in asking. If one wants to know whether an intervention decreases lameness, force plate gait analysis is an excellent choice. If one wants to know whether an intervention improves chronic pain behaviors during a dog's daily routine in its home environment, then the Canine BPI is a well validated option.
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