A comparative study of detomidine delivery via intranasal or intramuscular routes in calves undergoing disbudding.

Objective: To compare the sedative and physiological effects of intranasal (IN) and intramuscular (IM) delivery of detomidine in calves.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized experimental study.

Animals: A total of 20 healthy calves, aged 15.

Evaluating alternative temperature measurement sites in cats within a home environment: A comparison with rectal temperature.

Objective: This study aimed to compare rectal temperature (RT) with temperatures measured in the pinna, cornea, medial canthus, gingiva, metacarpal pad and axillary region of cats in a home environment.

Animals Studied: Five healthy mixed-breed cats (two females and three males) owned by a veterinarian were used.

Procedures: All temperature measurements were conducted by the owner by using an infrared camera in the same room and initiated with the pinna, followed by the cornea, medial canthus, gingiva and metacarpal pad.