Abstract:
"In canine practice, many acts require tranquilization for the animal. So we need to find protocols that generate
deep sedation, good analgesia and minimal side effects.
This study, conducted in double-blind, on 10 dogs, compared sedative, analgesic, cardiovascular, respiratory and
changes in certain biochemical parameters (blood glucose, hematocrit and total protein) of morphine and
fentanyl both associated with the acepromazine in sedation of dogs. It suggests that acepromazine /fentanyl
association provided sedation similar to acepromazine / morphine association, but not as longer duration of
action intensity as acepromazine / morphine association.
Under the sedative efficacy and greater safety of the association, it appears desirable to promote clinical
multimodal approach more than monotherapy approach under sedation of the dog or cat."
