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Use of alfaxan for an echo on a fractious cat

Sonopath Forum

Sonopath Forum

Use of alfaxan for an echo on a fractious cat

  • I need to peform a preanesthetic echocardiogram on a fractious cat that will be undergoing radiation therapy for a sinonasal carcinoma.
  • The cat is somewhat fractious and resistant to restraint.
  • My first choice is burtorphanol or butorphanol-ace but wanted to know what your thoughts on using alfaxan?
  • How will alfaxan affect the echo results? 

  • I need to peform a preanesthetic echocardiogram on a fractious cat that will be undergoing radiation therapy for a sinonasal carcinoma.
  • The cat is somewhat fractious and resistant to restraint.
  • My first choice is burtorphanol or butorphanol-ace but wanted to know what your thoughts on using alfaxan?
  • How will alfaxan affect the echo results? 

Comments

EL
July 15, 2017 at 6:47 pm -

Not sure about alfaxan but

Not sure about alfaxan but gabapentin has been awesome for this with neglible results on the echo. just have th eowner give it an horu before soming in for the echo = happy cat and happy sonographer:)

gaba is my go to in cats now. i used to use torb and a hub of ace but gaba is much better in my experinec and I dont have to deal wiht it the owner does and its oral.

Peter
July 15, 2017 at 7:06 pm -

Hi!
Yes, Gabapentin works

Hi!

Yes, Gabapentin works great. When they come im as emergency I still use some Butorphanol but if they are scheduled, Gabapentin works great (50 mg in small cats, 100 in normal size cats 150 mg in large cats). Alfaxan has as well been recommended by some cardiologists but I do not have experience with this one.

Peter

Electrocute
July 16, 2017 at 3:34 am -

Thank you.  I think this cat

Thank you.  I think this cat may already be on gabapentin for his behaviour issues.  His owners (the clinic owners :)) have had problems with him being aggressive.  I am not sure if this is an old problem or perhaps related to pain from his sinonasal tumor.  I will find out if he is still on gabapentin and what dose.

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