Vol. 12, Special Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
H Zorinpuii, Bedanga Konwar, Hitesh Bayan, MC Lallianchhunga, Kalyan Sarma and JB Rajesh

Abstract:
The study was conducted to find out the analgesic effects and the clinico-physiological and haematological effects of dexmedetomidine with or without Lidocaine and Ropivacaine in elective ovariohysterectomy in canines. Study conducted on 18 dogs brought for elective ovariohysterectomy and were randomly grouped into three comprising 6 animals in each. Epidural injection was administered after premedication in all groups. Group A animals with dexmedetomidine @ 10 μg/kg BW and in group B and C a in addition to dexmedetomidine, Lidocaine (2%) 4 mg/kg b. wt and Ropivacaine (0.5%) 2 mg/kg b. wt respectively. Complete analgesia at different regions in Group B and C and mild to moderate analgesia was observed in Group A. Onset of analgesia and onset of motor blockade was shortest in Group C. Duration of analgesia, duration of motor blockade and recovery time was longer in Group C compared to Group B and A. Rectal temperature decreased significantly (p<0.01) in all the groups. The results were recorded and discussed.