Effects of xylazine-ketamine anesthesia on plasma levels of cortisol and vital signs during laparotomy in dogs

This study was designed to evaluate effects of xylazine-ketamine anesthesia on plasma levels of cortisol and vital signs during and after laparotomy in dogs. Eight clinically healthy, adult male dogs, weighing 20 kg were used. All dogs were initially sedated by acepromazine. Thirty minutes later, ke...

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Main Authors: H. Naddaf, H. Najafzade Varzi, S. Sabiza, H. Falah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2014-09-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
Dog
Online Access:http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/2014/Volume%204%20(2)/OVJ-084-05-14%20H.%20Naddaf.pdf