Comparison between Carprofen and Meloxicam for Post-Neutering Pain Management in Pet Rabbits.

ABSTRACT: Surgical neutering in pet rabbits is common practice to prevent reproduction and associated health issues. Adequate postoperative pain management is crucial for recovery, yet effective methods in clinical settings remain underexplored. This study compared the analgesic effects of carprofen and meloxicam in pet rabbits undergoing surgical neutering. Fifty rabbits of varied demographics were included, with pain assessed using the Centro Animali Non Convenzionali Rabbit Scale (CANCRS). Rabbits were allocated to receive postoperative 2 mg kg^-1 carprofen or 1 mg kg^-1 meloxicam by subcutaneous injection. Anesthesia was induced with an intramuscular combination of ketamine (20 mg kg^-1), medetomidine (0.4 mg kg^-1), and butorphanol (0.2 mg kg^-1

SUBMITTER: Serpieri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11209068 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature