Administration of meloxicam before rather than after castration on eating, defecation and pain indicators in pet rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Abstract Background Rabbits are extremely sensitive to pain. There is evidence on whether non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory medication should be administered before or after surgery in rabbits. Objectives In this study, we compared the pain scores and behaviours of rabbits administered meloxicam befor...

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Main Authors: Marina Liles, Susan Brown, Nicola Di Girolamo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-03-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine and Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1354