The Journal of small animal practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of postoperative ketamine infusion on pain control and feeding behaviour in bitches undergoing mastectomy.
To determine if ketamine administered to bitches at the end of a mastectomy, followed by a six-hour constant rate infusion (CRI), improved postoperative opioid analgesia and feeding behaviour. ⋯ This study demonstrated that 700 microg/kg ketamine given intravenously postoperatively followed by a six-hour ketamine CRI of 10 microg/kg/minute improved patient feeding behaviour.