Anesthesiology & Pain Management

Alpha-2–adrenergic agonists have multiple advantages, including their reversibility, but are there ways to counteract their effects on the cardiovascular system? Discover which preanesthetic drug combinations may improve safety and which ones are best to avoid.

NSAIDs administered prior to surgery can be a useful pain management strategy in dogs, but are they a safe, effective choice for cats, too? Researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of grapiprant and carprofen in feline ovariohysterectomy patients.