Use of a novel subcutaneous injection site in the region of acupuncture point GV20 for premedicating cats before general anesthesia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare sedation following premedication delivered via subcutaneous (SC) injection at or adjacent to the Governing Vessel 20 acupuncture location (GV20adj), interscapular SC injection (iscapSC), or lumbar epaxial intramuscular (IM) injection.

Animals

Cats receiving ovariohysterectomy or castration surgery, randomly allocated to GV20adj (n = 18), iscapSC (n = 18), or IM (n = 20) groups.

Procedure

Premedication consisted of dexmedetomidine (10 μg/kg) and methadone (0.2 mg/kg). Sedation, infrared temperature (GV20adj and iscapSC sites), and signs of nausea and vomiting were recorded.

Results

The GV20adj injection resulted in greater sedation than iscapSC injection (P < 0.05) and similar sedation compared to IM inject

SUBMITTER: Solash B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature