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...
Main Authors: | Marina Liles, Susan Brown, Nicola Di Girolamo |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Wiley
2024-03-01
|
Series: | Veterinary Medicine and Science |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1354 |
Similar Items
-
Pain behaviour after castration of piglets; effect of pain relief with lidocaine and/or meloxicam
by: M. Kluivers-Poodt, et al.
Published: (2013-01-01) -
Acute physiological responses to castration-related pain in piglets: the effect of two local anesthetics with or without meloxicam
by: C. Bonastre, et al.
Published: (2016-01-01) -
Comparison between Carprofen and Meloxicam for Post-Neutering Pain Management in Pet Rabbits
by: Matteo Serpieri, et al.
Published: (2024-06-01) -
Efficacy and Safety of Lidocam Topical Gel (4% Lidocaine—0.3% Meloxicam) for Pain and Inflammation Management during Castration and Tail Docking in Piglets
by: Denis Nagel, et al.
Published: (2024-03-01) -
Should doses exceeding 0.2 mg/kg of oral meloxicam be given to reduce surgical recovery time in rabbits and should twice daily administration be considered?
by: Eleanor Best
Published: (2021-07-01)