This study investigated changes in the coagulation profile of 10 healthy female dogs subjected to ovariohysterectomy. Blood samples were collected three times--before, directly after and 24 h after surgery. Plasma samples were analyzed to determine thrombin time (TT), prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrinogen content, D-dimer content and antithrombin (AT) I...

OBJECTIVE To determine frequency and severity of postanesthetic hypoxemia and hypercarbia in healthy dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy or castration and given butorphanol or hydromorphone for analgesia. DESIGN Prospective trial. ANIMALS 0 healthy dogs weighing > 10 kg (22 lb). PROCEDURE Dogs were anesthestized with acepromazine, glycopyrrolate, thiopental, and isoflurane, and bu...

PURPOSE To measure the change in the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane (EtISO) associated with epidural nalbuphine and the postoperative analgesic requirements in dogs after ovariohysterectomy. METHODS Twenty four healthy female dogs were randomly assigned to receive saline or nalbuphine at 0.3 or 0.6 mg/kg (n=8 for each group) administered via lumbosacral epidural catheter introdu...

PURPOSE To assess pain in the immediate postoperative period in cats submitted into two different celiotomy techniques for ovariohysterectomy. METHODS Fourteen healthy female cats up to three years old with a mean weight 2.75 kg, without breed specification, were used in this double blind experiment. The animals were randomly assigned to two treatments: I- ovariohysterectomy by lateral approa...

Cystotomy, ovariohysterectomy (OVH) for pyometra, and correction of a gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) represent three of the most common surgical procedures performed in an emergency setting in small animal veterinary practice. Successful outcome is dependent on meticulous pre-operative workup and stabilization, knowledge of proper surgical technique, having the necessary equipment to car...

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the analgesic properties of Metoclopramide, a frequently prescribed antiemetic, for relieving postoperative pain following ovariohysterectomy in dogs. Study design: Experimental study Animals: Sixteen intact bitches, mean weight 15±2 kg. Methods: The dogs were randomly placed into two equal groups(A and B). Prior to surgery, the dogs in...