Evaluation of the antiemetic, sedative and analgesic effects of butorphanol and maropitant in combination with dexmedetomidine in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy
In this study, the incidence of dexmedetomidine-induced emesis was minimal in cats receiving either butorphanol or maropitant as adjuncts. Butorphanol was associated with deeper early sedation, whereas maropitant was linked to lower postoperative pain scores. These findings suggest that adjunct selection may be tailored according to individual perioperative priorities.
Authors
- Sıtkıcan Okur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2620-897X)
- Uğur Ersöz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1687-2327)
- Latif Emrah Yanmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5890-8271)
- Ayşe Gölgeli Bedir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9798-8638)
- Damla Tuğçe Okur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2733-2155)
- Taner Arslan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4222-3718)
- Büşra Baykal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2787-1249)
- Esra Modoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0506-8999)
Institutions
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi (TR)
- Atatürk University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary Record
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70177
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00