Subcutaneous Administration of Tramadol after Elective Surgery Is as Effective as Intravenous Administration in Relieving Acute Pain and Inflammation in Dogs

Subcutaneous (SC) administration of tramadol was compared with intravenous (IV) administration to evaluate analgesia following canine ovariohysterectomy (OHE). Healthy female dogs (n=12) between 1 and 3 years of age (1.95±0.65 years), weighing between 10.5 and 17.1 kg (13.12±1.95 kg), were used. Pai...

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Main Authors: Salisu Buhari, Kalthum Hashim, Goh Yong Meng, Noordin Mohamed Mustapha, Siew Hua Gan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/564939