Curro TG, Okeson D, Zimmerman D, Armstrong DL, Simmons LG. Xylazine-midazolam-ketamine versus medetomidine-midazolam-ketamine anesthesia in captive Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica).
J Zoo Wildl Med 2005;
35:320-7. [PMID:
15526886 DOI:
10.1638/03-049]
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Abstract
Two alpha2-adrenoceptor agents, xylazine and medetomidine, in combination with midazolam and ketamine safely and effectively immobilized Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica). The medetomidine protocol used smaller drug volumes, and induction and recovery times were shorter. Although cardiopulmonary abnormalities were noted, none were likely to be life threatening.
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