Two α2-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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1 September 2004
XYLAZINE–MIDAZOLAM–KETAMINE VERSUS MEDETOMIDINE– MIDAZOLAM–KETAMINE ANESTHESIA IN CAPTIVE SIBERIAN TIGERS (PANTHERA TIGRIS ALTAICA)
Thomas G. Curro,
Danelle Okeson,
Dawn Zimmerman,
Douglas L. Armstrong,
Lee G. Simmons
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Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Vol. 35 • No. 3
September 2004
Vol. 35 • No. 3
September 2004
acid– base status
Atipamezole
blood gases
immobilization
medetomidine
Panthera tigris altaica
Siberian tigers