Anesthetic Protocol
All cats over 3lbs are anesthetized with TKX (induction/maintenance, although isoflurane may be used to assist with maintenance)
TKX= Telazol, Ketamine, Xylazine (100mg/ml)
To mix add 4 cc Ketamine to 1 unconstituted bottle of Telazol then add .8 cc Xylazine (80mg) = 4.8ml TKX
Dose: 0.07ml/3lbs Redose: 0.02ml/3lbs
0.1ml/4-5lbs 0.03ml/4-5lbs
0.12ml/5-6lbs 0.05ml 6lbs and over
0.15ml/6-9lbs
0.2ml/10lbs and over
Redose:
If the cat is waking up while waiting for surgery or during surgery, a redose of TKX can be given. Male cats that are being neutered and females that are close to the end of their procedure may be masked with Isoflurane instead of receiving a redose of TKX.
Buprenex (analgesia)
Dose: 0.05ml 2-3lbs
0.1ml 4-5lbs
0.15ml 6lbs and over
Kittens
2-3lbs (all kittens must weigh at least 2lbs)
Induction- Hub of acepromazine (0.01ml) + 0.1ml to 0.15ml ketamine
Maintenance- Female kittens are intubated and male kittens are masked with Isoflurane/O2.
Diazepam
Injectable valium is available to use as needed
Beuthanasia
Dose: 1cc/10lbs IV or IC
Anesthesia Job Duties
1/5/2005