Sikder, Suchandan (2022) Meloxicam is the primary choice of analgesic for dogs and cats; a cross-sectional clinical study in Bangladesh. International Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 4 (5). pp. 86-93.

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Abstract

A cross-sectional clinical survey was conducted on 262 veterinarian participants practicing in the Bangladesh with the aim to current practice of pain management in dogs and cats. The veterinarians were interviewed physically or online communication with a structured questionnaire. Demographic data of the veterinarians revealed that majority of them are young male and freshly graduated who use their academic knowledge during practice. Findings of the study also demonstrated that meloxicam is the primary choice of pain management in dogs 66.79% and cats 52.67%. Ketoprofen is the second most choice in both orthopedic and muscular injuries. Among the steroids and opioids categories, dexamethasone and tramadol are recorded respectively as first choice. Dexamethasone is the primary choice where pain is the worst. Usual duration of analgesic therapy recorded is less than three-days. In most cases, veterinarians suggest H2 blockers in association with meloxicam and ketoprofen to reduce adverse effects. Side effects following analgesic therapy observed are vomition and diarrhea. The current study reviewed the present scenario of analgesics use in dogs and cats in Bangladesh. Further studies are required involving more participants, detailed information on cases, and response to analgesic therapy.

Item ID:	80632
Item Type:	Article (Other)
ISSN:	2663-7529
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2024 08:29
FoR Codes:	30 AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND FOOD SCIENCES > 3009 Veterinary sciences > 300907 Veterinary medicine (excl. urology) @ 100%
SEO Codes:	10 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 1099 Other animal production and animal primary products > 109999 Other animal production and animal primary products not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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