Sedative and electrocardiographic effects of low dose dexmedetomidine in healthy cats

ABSTRACT: In feline veterinary practice sedation is often needed to perform diagnostic or minimally invasive procedures, minimize stress, and facilitate handling. The mortality rate of cats undergoing sedation is significantly higher than dogs, so it is fundamental that the sedatives provide good ca...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Regina Carvalho, Tatiana Champion, Ricardo G. D’Otaviano C. Vilani, Gabrielle C. Freitas, Francielli Ambrosini, Gabrieli A. Silva, Karine S. Gonçalves, Julio Cezar J. Fischborn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal (CBPA)
Series:Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-736X2019000200142&lng=en&tlng=en