Microcirculatory effects of intravenous fluid administration in anesthetized dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy.

Objective: To assess the microcirculatory effects of IV fluid administration in healthy anesthetized dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy.

Animals: 49 client-owned dogs.

Procedures: Dogs were sedated, and anesthesia was induced with propofol and diazepam and maintained with isoflurane in oxygen.