Drugs & Therapeutics

Anesthesia

Get the latest on anesthesia in veterinary medicine, including best practices and new developments.

Gowned and gloved person holding instrument to anesthetized cat’s head while 2 people look on.

Dexmedetomidine is commonly used in cats for sedation and analgesia, but its adverse cardiovascular effects may make clinicians pause. Researchers evaluated dexmedetomidine CRIs in cats to determine the safest and most effective dosing protocol.