The Effect of Maropitant, Ondansetron and Metoclopramide on Dexmedetomidine-Induced Vomiting in Cats.

Objectives: Vomiting is frequently observed in cats after dexmedetomidine administration. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of different antiemetics in preventing vomiting in cats after dexmedetomidine administration.

Methods: Sixty-four cats were randomly allocated to receive saline solution (0.

Effects of Elizabethan Collar and Wound Protection Corset on Pain and Discomfort Levels in Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy.

Objective: To compare the impacts of Elizabethan collar (EC) and wound protection corset (WPC) on pain and discomfort levels in cats following ovariohysterectomy.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial.

Animals: Twenty-six healthy female cats.

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.

Comparison of human smartwatch and transmittance pulse oximetry for evaluating peripheral oxygen saturation in anesthetized dogs.

Background: Pulse oximetry is a valuable tool for monitoring animals during anesthesia and assessing the adequacy of administered oxygen therapy.

Aims: To compare the pulse oximeter readings obtained by the Garmin Fenix 5X plus (GF5Xp) smartwatch and transmittance pulse oximetry (TPO) in anesthetized dogs.

Methods: Twelve clinical canine patients requiring anesthesia for castration were prospectively enrolled in this study.

Comparison of the effects of intranasal and intramuscular midazolam-butorphanol-ketamine on intraocular pressure, tear production and sedation in New Zealand White rabbits.

Objective: To compare the effects of intranasal (IN) and intramuscular (IM) midazolam-butorphanol-ketamine on intraocular pressure (IOP), tear production (TP) and sedation in rabbits.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized, crossover experimental study.

Animals: Fourteen male New Zealand White rabbits, aged 1-2 years, body mass 3.

Application of infrared thermography in assessing presence and severity of intra-abdominal adhesions.

Abdominal surgeries can sometimes lead to the formation of intra-abdominal adhesions, which may result in severe complications. Despite the availability of several diagnostic procedures, thermography has not been used for identifying intra-abdominal adhesions. Therefore, the objective of the current study was to assess abdominal temperature changes in rats with experimentally induced intra-abdominal adhesions.

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.

Effects of intranasal and intramuscular administration of butorphanol and zolazepam-tiletamine combination on intraocular pressure and tear secretion in New Zealand White rabbits.

This study aimed to compare the effect of intranasal (IN) and intramuscular (IM) administration of butorphanol and zolazepam-tiletamine (ZT) combination on intraocular pressure (IOP) and tear secretion (TS) in rabbits. Fourteen healthy male New Zealand White rabbits weighing 3.05 ± 0.

Comparing the effects of intraocular pressure and tear production measurements in horses in two different environments: Horse stable and medical barn.

Background: To date, there are no studies on the impact of two distinct environments-one familiar to the horse and another unfamiliar-on intraocular pressure (IOP) and tear production.

Objectives: To compare the measured IOP and tear production values in horses between a horse stable and a medical barn.

Study Design: Cross-over.

Effects of gabapentin on intraocular pressure, tear production and horizontal pupil diameter in New Zealand White rabbits.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of gabapentin on various ocular parameters in New Zealand White rabbits.

Methods: A randomised, placebo-controlled crossover study design was employed. Eight New Zealand White rabbits were randomly assigned to receive either oral gabapentin at a dosage of 15 mg/kg or an oral placebo, with a 1-week washout period between treatments.

Effects of propofol alone or in combination with ketamine on intraocular pressure in unpremedicated dogs.

Objective: To determine the effects of propofol (P) alone and in combination with ketamine (KP) at ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 on intraocular pressure (IOP) in unpremedicated dogs.

Animals Studied: A total of 28 cross-bred healthy dogs.

Procedures: Dogs were randomly assigned to one of four groups (n = 7 per group) to receive intravenous P or KP at 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 ratios, respectively.

Sedative and cardiopulmonary effects of intranasal butorphanol with midazolam or dexmedetomidine in New Zealand white rabbits.

Background: This study aimed to compare the sedative and cardiopulmonary effects of intranasal (IN) administration of dexmedetomidine-butorphanol (DB) and midazolam-butorphanol (MB) combinations in New Zealand white rabbits.

Methods: Eight New Zealand white rabbits were sedated by IN administration of a combination of 0.1 mg/kg dexmedetomidine and 0.

The effects of cream-based Triticum vulgare with and without therapeutic ultrasound on excisional wound healing in diabetic rats.

Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of Triticum vulgare (TVE) alone or combined with therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) on wound healing in a diabetic rat model.

Materials And Methods: A total of 72 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: Group Control, wounded rats without treatment; Group TUS, wounded rats with TUS application; Group TVE, wounded rats treated with TVE; and Group TVE + TUS, wounded rats treated with TVE + TUS. Wound healing was assessed using wound area calculation and thermographic, biochemical, histopathologic, immunohistochemical, and immunofluorescence analyses on post-wounding days 7, 14, and 21.

Investigating effects of locally applied boric acid on fracture healing with and without low-level laser therapy.

This study aimed to investigate the effects on fracture healing of locally applied boric acid (BA) with and without low-level laser therapy (LLLT). A unicortical femoral defect was surgically created on the anterolateral surface of proximal femur of each subject. The subjects, totaling 56 Wistar albino rats, were randomly allocated into four groups (n = 14 each): control, LLLT (λ = 905 μm, 10,000 Hz, 25 mW, and peak power 25 W), BA (40 mg/kg), and BA + LLLT groups.

Two different smartwatches exhibit high accuracy in evaluating heart rate and peripheral oxygen saturation in cats when compared with the electrocardiography and transmittance pulse oximetry.

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy for 2 smartwatches with oximetry technology and optical wrist heart rate (HR) or single-lead Electrocardiography (ECG) technology (Fenix 5X Plus [GF5xp], Garmin Ltd and Apple Watch 6 [AppW6], Apple Inc, respectively) versus reference methods (ECG and transmittance pulse oximetry [TPO], respectively) in measuring HR and peripheral oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (SpO2) in cats.

Animals: 10 male client-owned cats aged 8 to 12 months and weighing 3.2 to 4.

Comparison of intratesticular and intramuscular administration of zolazepam-tiletamine combination on sedation, induction, and recovery qualities and vital variables in cats undergoing castration: a prospective, randomized, clinical study.

This study was aimed to compare the effects of intratesticular (IT) and intramuscular (IM) administration of the zolazepam-tiletamine (ZT) combination on sedation, induction, and recovery qualities and vital variables in cats undergoing castration. Fourteen clinically client-owned healthy cats were randomly assigned to receive 10 mg/kg ZT by either IT or IM routes. Temperament score, injection reaction score, induction time, intubation time, surgical length, anesthesia time, recovery time, and full recovery time were evaluated.

Accuracy of Heart Rate Measurements of Three Smartwatch Models in Dogs.

This study was aimed to evaluate the accuracy of heart rate (HR) measurements using 3 smartwatch models designed for human use when applied to dogs. A group of 15 mixed breed dogs, ages ranging from 2 to 3 years, weighing between 20 and 30 kg were used. The Garmin Fenix 5X plus (GF5Xp), Samsung Gear S3 (SGS3), and Polygold A-6 (PDA6), were randomly placed on the tibia of dogs to collect the HR recordings every 5 minutes for 1 hour.

The agreement of rectal temperature with gingival, ocular and metacarpal pad temperatures in clinically healthy dogs.

Aims: To compare alternative methods of recording body temperature (BT) with rectal temperature (RT) in clinically healthy dogs.

Methods: This prospective study included 97 healthy mixed-breed dogs (43 females and 54 males). The gingival temperature (GT) was collected by using a human non-contact, infrared forehead thermometer, while ocular temperature (OT) and metacarpal pad temperature (MPT) were obtained with an infrared thermal camera.

Effects of intramuscular and intranasal administration of midazolam-dexmedetomidine on sedation and some cardiopulmonary variables in New Zealand White rabbits.

Objective: To compare the sedative and cardiopulmonary effects of intranasal (IN) and intramuscular (IM) administration of dexmedetomidine and midazolam combination in New Zealand White rabbits.

Study Design: A randomized, crossover experimental study.

Animals: A total of eight healthy New Zealand White rabbits, aged 6-12 months, weighing 3.

The Effect of Pycnogenol on Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats.

Pycnogenol (PYC), an extract of pine bark, is known to have photoprotective, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. An in vivo study was conducted to evaluate the effects of PYC treatment on wound healing in 48 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, of which 24 were injected with a single dose of alloxan to induce diabetes. Three (3) excisional skin wounds (1.

Comparison of the effects of intranasal and intramuscular administrations of zolazepam-tiletamine combination on intraocular pressure in cats.

Objective: To determine the effect of intranasal (IN) and intramuscular (IM administration of zolazepam-tiletamine (ZT) combination on intraocular pressure (IOP).

Animals Studied: Both eyes of 8 clinically normal cats were used.

Procedures: The animals received 10 mg/kg dose of ZT combination by IN and IM routes with a 7-day interval between treatments.