Hematological and splenic Doppler ultrasonographic changes in dogs sedated with acepromazine or xylazine.

Objective: To evaluate the onset and duration of hematological changes and the use of Doppler ultrasound (spleen) in dogs sedated with acepromazine or xylazine.

Study Design: Clinical study.

Animals: A total of 24 mixed breed dogs aged 1-4 years and weighing 15-25 kg.