Rabbits are a common companion animal and research subject and frequently require sedation to facilitate procedures. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of intramuscular butorphanol and midazolam combined with either alfaxalone or ketamine in rabbits. In a complete crossover...
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Knutson, K. A.; Petritz, O. A.; Thomson, A. E.; Balko, J. A.
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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Memphis, USA
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Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 2022, 61, 5, pp 475-481
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of single doses of butorphanol, morphine, and tramadol on gastrointestinal motility in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) using non-invasive imaging methods, such as radiographic barium follow through and ultrasonographic contraction...
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Deflers, H.; Gandar, F.; Bolen, G.; Detilleux, J.; Sandersen, C.; Marlier, D.
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MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland
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Veterinary Sciences, 2022, 9, 1,
This study compared alfaxalone, alone and in combination with other medications, for sedative and anesthetic properties after intramuscular administration in New Zealand white rabbits. In the main portion of the study, 6 female rabbits were assigned to 5 treatment regimens in a blinded crossover...
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Bradley, M. P.; Doerning, C. M.; Nowland, M. H.; Lester, P. A.
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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Memphis, USA
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Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 2019, 58, 2, pp 216-222
Recently, a mucosal atomization device (MAD) has been applied in veterinary medicine. In the present study, the maximum volume of nasal atomization without aspiration using MAD was examined in eight healthy female Japanese White (JW) rabbits. Each rabbit had their head and neck examined by computed ...
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Wei YiXian; Hori Ai; Chen IYing; Tamogi, H.; Hirokawa, T.; Kato, K.; Itami, T.; Sano, T.; Yamashita, K.
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Japanese Society of Veterinary Science, Tokyo, Japan
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Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2022, 84, 6, pp 792-798
Objective To use American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) criteria to evaluate a high-definition oscillometric (HDO) blood pressure monitoring device versus invasive blood pressure (IBP) measurement in normotensive rabbits anaesthetized with two different anaesthetic protocols....
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Rodriguez, A. C.; Zeeland, Y. R. van; Schoemaker, N. J.; Grauw, J. C. de
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Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
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Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 2021, 48, 5, pp 679-687
Medetomidine (MED), midazolam (MID), and butorphanol (BUT) mixed anesthetic (MMB) has been used in laboratory animals since ketamine (KET) was designated as a narcotic in Japan in 2007. We previously reported that MMB produced anesthetic effects in mice and rats. We also demonstrated the efficacy...
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Kirihara, Y.; Takechi, M.; Kurosaki, K.; Matsuo, H.; Kajitani, N.; Saito, Y.
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Japanese Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Tokyo, Japan
Citation
Experimental Animals, 2019, 68, 4, pp 443-452
Anorexia and ileus are common postoperative complications in rabbits and can be fatal if left untreated. Risk factors, like stress and pain, need to be minimized or avoided as much as possible. To get an insight into potential risk factors related to the anesthetic protocol for orchidectomy and...
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Hartings, E.; Hermans, K.; Moeremans, I.; Dewulf, J.
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Merelbeke, Belgium
Citation
Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift, 2022, 91, 1, pp 11-16
The objective of this study was to evaluate the respiratory effects of buprenorphine, butorphanol, midazolam, and their combinations in healthy conscious rabbits. Six adult female New Zealand white rabbits were anesthetized briefly with isoflurane by mask to allow placement of a catheter into the...
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Schroeder, C. A.; Smith, L. J.
Publisher
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Memphis, USA
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Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 2011, 50, 2, pp 205-211
Aim: The current study aimed to evaluate the antinociceptive effect of lidocaine, tramadol, and their combination for lumbosacral epidural analgesia in rabbits undergoing knee surgery. Materials and methods: This study was performed on 24 male New Zealand white rabbits weighing 2.8 to 3.0 kg and...
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Salem, M.; Rizk, A.; Mosbah, E.; Zaghloul, A.; Karrouf, G.; Abass, M.
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BioMed Central Ltd, London, UK
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BMC Veterinary Research, 2022, 18, 252,
Objective: To study the sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of transnasal (TN) administration of a combination of dexmedetomidine (DEX), midazolam (MID) and butorphanol (BUT) administered through a nasal catheter to rabbits undergoing diagnostic procedures. Study design: Descriptive...
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Santangelo, B.; Micieli, F.; Mozzillo, T.; Reynaud, F.; Marino, F.; Auletta, L.; Vesce, G.
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 2016, 43, 2, pp 209-214