The effect of butorphanol on the incidence of dexmedetomidine‐induced emesis in cats

Conclusions and clinical relevanceButorphanol can be used to prevent emesis and reduce the incidence and the severity of nausea caused by DEX in cats. It seems that the combination of BUT and DEX is very useful not only when emesis could result in serious complications, but also to provide comfort and well‐being in cats sedated for minor procedures.

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Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - March 26, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anastasia K Papastefanou, Apostolos D Galatos, Eirini Pappa, Antonios G Lymperis, Polychronis Kostoulas Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research