ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF MEDETOMIDINE AND XYLAZINE IN DOGS

Authors
RAND JS REYNOLDS WT PRIEST J
Citation
Js. Rand et al., ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF MEDETOMIDINE AND XYLAZINE IN DOGS, Australian Veterinary Journal, 73(2), 1996, pp. 41-44
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Australian Veterinary Journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
00050423
Volume
73
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
41 - 44
Database
ISI
SICI code
0005-0423(1996)73:2<41:EEOTEO>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
The echocardiographic effects of medetomidine and xylazine were evalua ted in 6 healthy dogs, Values for echocardiographic variables were sig nificantly different from pre-treatment values after administration of both drugs. The effects of medetomidine were similar to that of xylaz ine. Because of their cardiac depressant effects, both drugs should be used with care in sick dogs.