Effects of Tiletamine-Zolazepam and Isoflurane for Induction and Maintenance in Xylazine Premedicated Dogs

Devangini A. Ratnu; Ruchikkumar R. Anjana; Pinesh V. Parikh; Divyesh N. Kelawala

doi:10.21887/ijvsbt.17.4.19

Devangini A. Ratnu Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
Ruchikkumar R. Anjana Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
Pinesh V. Parikh Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India
Divyesh N. Kelawala Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21887/ijvsbt.17.4.19

Keywords: Anesthesia, Dog, Isoflurane, Tiletamine-zolazepam, Xylazine.

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of induction and recovery from anesthesia promoted by the tiletamine-zolazepam and isoflurane for induction and maintenance with xylazine premedication in dogs. For this, clinical cases of six dogs were selected randomly. Animals were premedicated with atropine sulphate (0.04 mg/kg, i/m) and xylazine (0.5 mg/kg, i/m). Anesthesia was induced with a combination of tiletamine-zolazepam (2 mg/kg, i/v) and maintained by isoflurane (1.5-2.5%). Different physiological parameters, viz., rectal temperature (°C), heart rate (beats/min), respiratory rate (breaths/min), and SpO2 (%), were recorded at every 10 minutes. The quality of anesthesia was assessed based on analgesia, muscle relaxation, body reflexes, quality of induction and recovery. The quality of induction and recovery was smooth and safe. No complications were encountered in animals indicating that the anesthetic protocol employed was safe and effective for surgical procedures.