Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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To describe the characteristics of unowned, free-roaming cats and their caretakers who participated in a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program and to determine the effect of the program on free-roaming cat colonies. ⋯ The decrease in the surveyed free-roaming cat population was attributed to a reduction in births of new kittens, adoptions, deaths, and disappearances. Recognition of the human-animal bond that exists between caretakers and the feral cats they feed may facilitate the development of effective control programs for feral cat populations.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Jun 2002
Comparative StudyUse of three infusion pumps for postoperative administration of buprenorphine or morphine in dogs.
Results of using an implantable osmotic pump, a preset disposable infusion pump, or a reusable programmable infusion pump for postoperative administration of buprenorphine or morphine in dogs undergoing abdominal surgery are described. Ten dogs underwent abdominal surgery for implantation of vascular access ports. Dogs were given buprenorphine s.c. by use of an implantable osmotic pump (4 dogs), morphine s.c. by use of a preset infusion pump (4), or buprenorphine intra-arterially by use of a programmable infusion pump (2). ⋯ The preset infusion pump and the programmable infusion pump resulted in comparable pain relief and sustained serum analgesic concentrations throughout the recovery period. However, the cost of the pumps and other associated factors may limit their use to dogs undergoing invasive surgical procedures expected to result in substantial postoperative pain. The level of analgesia obtained with the implantable osmotic pumps was inconsistent.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Apr 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of transdermal administration of fentanyl versus intramuscular administration of butorphanol for analgesia after onychectomy in cats.
To compare postoperative discomfort assessed by subjective pain score and plasma cortisol concentrations in cats undergoing onychectomy that received analgesia by use of transdermal fentanyl (TDF) patches or an i.m. injection of butorphanol. ⋯ Our data did not reveal a difference in pain relief between administration of TDF and butorphanol. Plasma cortisol concentrations were not different between groups. Fentanyl appeared to provide equivalent analgesia to butorphanol in cats undergoing onychectomy. The primary advantage of using a TDF patch is that repeated injections are not required.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Mar 2002
Pituitary ACTH and adrenocortical secretion in critically ill dogs.
To evaluate pituitary-adrenal function in a population of critically ill dogs by measuring serial plasma concentrations of basal cortisol, ACTH-stimulated cortisol, and endogenous ACTH. ⋯ Results indicate that none of the critically ill dogs in our study population developed adrenal insufficiency during hospitalization in the ICU.