Anesthetic induction of captive tigers (Panthera tigris) using a medetomidine-ketamine combination. |
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| Authors: | Michele Miller Martha Weber Donald Neiffer Barbara Mangold Deidre Fontenot Mark Stetter |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Services, Disney's Animal Kingdom. P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1000, USA. |
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| Abstract: | Six adult female tigers (Panthera tigris) were anesthetized repeatedly for elective medical procedures using 3 mg medetomidine and 200 mg ketamine i.m. Inductions were rapid and smooth, although supplemental ketamine was needed for safe transport after induction in 6 of 17 procedures. Reversal of the medetomidine-induced sedation with 15 mg atipamezole i.m. 59-232 min after induction resulted in smooth, rapid recoveries. |
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