Current practice for the chemical immobilisation of non‐domestic feline species: An online survey study

Author:

Walker Ryan1,Cope Iain2,d'Ovidio Dario3,Adami Chiara1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Veterinary Medicine University of Cambridge Cambridge UK

2. Vets4Pets Newmarket Newmarket UK

3. Private Practitioner Arzano Italy

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundSafe chemical immobilisation of wild felids is essential for both conservational management and clinical purposes. However, little is known about drug protocols and current practice.MethodsThis study was designed as an online survey based on a questionnaire. Descriptive/correlation statistics and analysis of proportions were used for data analysis.ResultsThe preferred immobilisation technique was the use of darts (37% of the respondents), while the most popular drug combination was a mixture of benzodiazepines, alpha‐2 adrenoreceptor agonists and dissociative anaesthetics (27%). The inclusion of ketamine in the drug mixture was associated with a quicker anaesthetic onset, as estimated by the participants (p < 0.001). Common complications were prolonged recovery (46%), bradycardia (35%), hypoventilation (32%), hypothermia (26%) and arousal (26%). Commonly encountered problems were inappropriate equipment (39%), lack of suitable drugs (27%) and inadequate knowledge of species‐specific pharmacology (29%) and physiology (24%).LimitationsIncomplete adherence to the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E‐Surveys is acknowledged.ConclusionsDrug protocols including both alpha‐2 adrenoreceptor agonists and dissociative anaesthetics are preferred in wild felids, and the inclusion of ketamine may be useful to achieve a quick onset. Equipment/drug availability and species‐specific knowledge are potential areas of improvement to improve wild felid anaesthesia.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

General Veterinary,General Medicine

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