Evaluation of haematological and serum biochemical profile of geriatric dogs undergoing a multimodal anaesthesia protocol

The study was conducted on six geriatric dogs belonging to different breeds presented for various surgical procedures at the Veterinary hospitals of Kerala and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy Kokkalai. Before undergoing anaesthesia, all underwent complete clinical examination pre-anaesthetic evaluation. All animals were administered a multimodal anaesthetic protocol with inj. dexmedetomidine buprenorphine as preanaesthetics. A combination injection diazepam propofol given induction which followed by ketamine lignocaine analgesia. Maintenance anaesthesia carried out sevoflurane along ketamine-lignocaine CRI providing Studies haematology serum biochemistry prior premedication, during maintenance following recovery. Organ functions well preserved current technique in dogs.