Self-mutilation in rabbits following intramuscular ketamine-xylazine-acepromazine injections

Authors
Vachon, P
Citation
P. Vachon, Self-mutilation in rabbits following intramuscular ketamine-xylazine-acepromazine injections, CAN VET J, 40(8), 1999, pp. 581-582
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL-REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE
ISSN journal
00085286 → ACNP
Volume
40
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
581 - 582
Database
ISI
SICI code
0008-5286(199908)40:8<581:SIRFIK>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Following hind leg intramuscular injections of ketamine, xylazine, and acep romazine, 4 of 6 rabbits exhibited self-mutilation of the digits. At necrop sy, the affected sciatic nerve appeared enlarged. Lymphohistiocytic perineu ral inflammation and fibrosis were observed, together with nerve degenerati on. Neuronal regeneration as the reason for self-mutilation is discussed.