Alfaxalone for total intravenous anaesthesia in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy: a comparison of premedication with acepromazine or dexmedetomidine.

Objective: To describe alfaxalone total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) following premedication with buprenorphine and either acepromazine (ACP) or dexmedetomidine (DEX) in bitches undergoing ovariohysterectomy.

Study Design: Prospective, randomised, clinical study.

Animals: Thirty-eight healthy female dogs.

Fentanyl or midazolam for co-induction of anaesthesia with propofol in dogs.

Objective: Propofol may cause adverse effects (e.g. apnoea, hypotension) at induction of anaesthesia.