Effect of midazolam on the quality and duration of anaesthetic recovery in healthy dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy or castration.

Objective: To determine whether the use of a single dose of midazolam affects quality and duration of the recovery period in healthy dogs undergoing elective castration or ovariohysterectomy.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, masked clinical trial.

Animal Population: Seventy-four client-owned dogs undergoing neutering.

Effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs.

Background: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded clinical study was conducted to determine whether a single dose of midazolam affects the cardiovascular response to surgical manipulation of the ovaries during elective ovariohysterectomy. Thirty-nine client-owned dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy were recruited. After scoring cage demeanour, dogs were premedicated with acepromazine (0.