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Ileocystoplasty in chinchilla rabbit bucks: A pilot study on Katamine-Xylazine Anaesthesia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: This pilot study evaluates the anesthetic effects of ketamine-xylazine combination for ileocystoplasty in rabbits.Methods: Four chinchilla rabbits were divided into two groups. Group 1 underwent ileocystoplasty, while Group 2 served as controls. Anesthesia was induced with ketamine (45 mg/kg) and xylazine (5 mg/kg). Onset, duration, and recovery time were recorded, alongside physiological parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse, and temperature). Results: Anesthesia onset was rapid (3.35 ± 0.1 min, 3.34 ± 0.6 min), with a smooth surgical duration (75.93 min) and full recovery (129.41 min). Vital parameters significantly decreased post-induction but normalized within 72 hours. Conclusion: Ketamine-xylazine at tested doses provided stable anesthesia and smooth recovery for ileocystoplasty in rabbits. This protocol can guide future studies on optimizing anesthetic regimens.

Source: International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i4b.2185

Authors: Umayange Aondowase, Elsa T Abdullahi, Kisani I Aboh, Obadiah B

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409377151

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