The study determined the anaesthetic and physiological effects of Acepromazine-Butorphanol-Propofol (ABP-combination) and propofol alone (PRO alone) in dogs. Ten clinically healthy dogs were randomly assigned to two groups to evaluate the anaesthetic and physiological effects following...

The research was performed on 34 healthy German Shepherd and 32 Cocker Spaniel practically heathy dogs. SHILLER's electrocardiograph AT-1 Veterinary produced in Germany which allows a simultaneous work with 10 electrocardiograph leads. The premedication was achieved by means of 0.054% atropine...

Twelve dogs of either sex age group of 7-14 years, presented to the college clinic with surgical problems were utilized to study the effect of etomidate and propofol after premedication with atropine sulphate, diazepam and fentanyl. The animals were divided into two groups of six animals each....

Objective: To report and characterize cases of acute hyperkalemia of unknown origin in dogs under anesthesia. Study design: Multicentric retrospective clinical study. Animals: Medical records of 19 client-owned dogs that developed acute hyperkalemia during anesthesia. Methods: Anesthetic records of ...

Objective: To compare the ease of endoscopic duodenal intubation (EDI) in dogs during maintenance of general anaesthesia with isoflurane or propofol infusion. Study design: Prospective, randomized, partially blinded clinical trial. Animals: A total of 22 dogs undergoing upper gastrointestinal tract ...

Objective: To collect baseline descriptive data on the anaesthesia and analgesia protocols used by New Zealand veterinarians in first-opinion practice when performing routine canine and feline ovariohysterectomies. Study design: Cross-sectional survey. Animals: Not applicable. Methods: An online...

Caesarean section is a common surgical procedure in the bitch, and the need for knowledge regarding this surgery has become increasingly important. It is important to take into consideration the state of the bitch and puppies, in addition to the numerous physiological changes in the parturient...

This study aimed to investigate the effect of three different preoperative fasting regimens on the incidence of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) in dogs under general anaesthesia. Ninety dogs undergoing non-abdominal and non-thoracic elective surgery were included in the study and equally allocated...

Objective: To investigate whether the use of a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) preserves body temperature in dogs weighing <10 kg anaesthetised for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Study design: Prospective, randomised, clinical trial. Animals: Thirty-one client-owned dogs. Methods: Dogs were assigned randomly to a treatment group [HME (n=16) or no HME (n=15)]. Dogs were pseudorandomised according to the premedication they were...

Objective: To evaluate the effects of detomidine or romifidine on cardiovascular function, isoflurane requirements and recovery quality in horses undergoing isoflurane anaesthesia. Study design: Prospective, randomized, blinded, clinical study. Animals: A total of 63 healthy horses undergoing...