The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of fentanyl administered via transdermal patch in horses.

Introduction: Understanding the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of fentanyl in horses is crucial for optimizing pain management strategies in veterinary medicine.

Methods: Six adult horses were enrolled in a randomized crossover design. Treatments included: placebo, two 100 mcg/h patches (LDF), four 100 mcg/h patches (MDF), and six 100 mcg/h patches (HDF).

Post-anesthetic CPS and EQUUS-FAP scores in surgical and non-surgical equine patients: an observational study.

Background: Equine pain scoring may be affected by the residual effect of anesthetic drugs.

Objectives: To compare pain scores in the hours immediately following anesthetic recovery to baseline pre-anesthetic scores in equine patients undergoing surgical and non-surgical procedures.

Study Design: Clinical observational study.