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Ovariohysterectomy requires more post-operative analgesia than orchiectomy in dogs and cats

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Author(s):
Quarterone, Carolina [1] ; Loureiro Luna, Stelio Pacca [2] ; Crosignani, Nadia [3] ; de Oliveira, Flavia Augusta [4] ; Lopes, Carlize [5] ; da Maia Lima, Alfredo Feio [2] ; de Araujo Aguiar, Antonio Jose [2]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Maringa Univ Ctr, Dept Anesthesiol, UniCesumar, BR-87050900 Maringa, Parana - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, Fac Vet Med & Anim Sci, Dept Vet Surg & Anesthesiol, BR-18618970 Botucatu, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, Dept Anesthesiol, Fac Med, Botucatu, SP - Brazil
[4] Goias Fed Univ, Vet Hosp, Jatai, Go - Brazil
[5] Catarinense Fed Inst, Dept Clin & Surg Practices, Araquari, SC - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL-REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE; v. 58, n. 11, p. 1191-1194, NOV 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

The requirement for post-operative analgesia after ovariohysterectomy (OH) versus orchiectomy in dogs and cats was compared. Twelve male and 12 female cats and 12 male and 12 female dogs received meloxicam, 0.1 mg/kg body weight, PO, 2 h before surgery. Eleven female cats and 3 female dogs received rescue analgesia (P = 0.002). No male of either species required rescue analgesia. The number of cats receiving rescue analgesia was greater in females than in males (P < 0.0001). One should not rely solely on preoperative short-acting opioid and preemptive use of NSAIDs to control postoperative pain following OH, in dogs or cats. Postoperative pain after OH should be assessed for at least 2 h for cats and 4 h for dogs, using species-specific validated tools, to ensure proper postoperative pain diagnosis and management. Male dogs and cats subjected to orchiectomy required less postoperative analgesia intervention than female dogs and cats submitted to OH. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/08967-0 - Evaluation of clinical and experimental pain in animals
Grantee:Stelio Pacca Loureiro Luna
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants