Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How sedation affects stomach emptying time in cats
By Hogan, Patricia M. & Aronson, Everett·Published in Veterinary Radiology·1988·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: EFFECT OF SEDATION ON TRANSIT TIME OF FELINE GASTROINTESTINAL CONTRAST STUDIES
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A study looked at how different sedatives affect the movement of food through the stomach and intestines in cats during contrast studies. It found that using a combination of ketamine and acepromazine significantly sped up the time it took for food to move through the gastrointestinal tract compared to unsedated cats. This combination also increased stomach contractions, which can be helpful in certain situations. If sedation is needed and gastrointestinal movement isn't a concern, ketamine with acepromazine is a good choice. However, if a cat has a suspected gastrointestinal motility problem, using ketamine with Valium is recommended.
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Abstract
The effect of commonly used sedatives on gastrointestinal motility and transit time in cats was evaluated using barium sulfate in gastrointestinal contrast studies. Control studies were performed in nonsedated animals, and the results were compared with those obtained from each of five sedation studies (ANOVA; p < 0.05). The ketamine/acepromazine transit time (18 minutes) was shortened significantly compared with the control group (42 minutes), and both ketamine/acepromazine and ketamine alone resulted in significant increase in the number of gastric contractions. The level of sedation was evaluated subjectively and compared with the transit times to determine a chemical restraint method for potential clinical use that would have the least effect on transit time and motility yet provide adequate sedation. When sedation is necessary and motility is not a primary concern, the ketamine/acepromazine combination if recommended. If a gastrointestinal motility problem is suspected, the ketamine/valium combination should be used.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1988.tb01755.x