American journal of veterinary research
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Disposition of transdermally administered fentanyl in dogs.
To evaluate the disposition of fentanyl after i.v. and transdermal administrations. The hypothesis was that transdermal administration of fentanyl would result in a measurable plasma opioid concentration. ⋯ Transdermally administered fentanyl has the potential to be a clinically useful analgesic regimen in dogs, and further evaluation of its analgesic actions and potential side effects warranted