thiamylal and Ataxia

This report describes our experiences with 2 drug combinations that were used safely and effectively to immobilize and anesthetize 2 hand-reared zebras. Zebras were sedated with xylazine hydrochloride or detomidine. The latter is more potent and of more use in healthy, vigorous animals. Anesthesia was induced with thiamylal/guaifenesin or tiletamine/zolazepam. The latter is more convenient because a quick, simple IV injection will preclude the necessity for physical restraint required to administer a large volume of guaifenesin/thiobarbiturate combination. Tracheal intubation was easily accomplished with either induction regimen, and inhalation anesthetic was used for longer periods of anesthesia.

Topics: Anesthesia; Animals; Ataxia; Guaifenesin; Halothane; Hoof and Claw; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Imidazoles; Immobilization; Male; Perissodactyla; Radiography; Thiamylal; Tiletamine; Xylazine; Zolazepam