Cardiovascular, respiratory and sedative effects of intramuscular alfaxalone, butorphanol and dexmedetomidine compared with ketamine, butorphanol and dexmedetomidine in healthy cats

ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to evaluate the cardiorespiratory effects, quality of sedation and recovery of intramuscular alfaxalone–dexmedetomidine–butorphanol (ADB) and ketamine–dexmedetomidine–butorphanol (KDB), in cats.MethodsNine adult, healthy …