Evaluation of induction characteristics and hypnotic potency of isoflurane and sevoflurane in healthy dogs.

Objective: To determine induction characteristics and the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) at which consciousness returned (MACawake) in dogs anesthetized with isoflurane or sevoflurane.

Animals: 20 sexually intact male Beagles.

Procedures: In experiment 1, 20 dogs were randomly assigned to have anesthesia induced and maintained with isoflurane or sevoflurane.