Effect of Medetomidine, Dexmedetomidine, and Their Reversal with Atipamezole on the Nociceptive Withdrawal Reflex in Beagles

The objectives were: (1) to compare the antinociceptive activity of dexmedetomidine and medetomidine, and (2) to investigate its modulation by atipamezole. This prospective, randomized, blinded experimental trial was carried out on eight beagles. During the first session, dogs received either medeto...

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Main Authors: Joëlle Siegenthaler, Tekla Pleyers, Mathieu Raillard, Claudia Spadavecchia, Olivier Louis Levionnois
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
dog
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/7/1240