Antinociceptive Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Tramadol in Chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera)

Tramadol has been demonstrated to provide analgesia in rodents (e.g., rats, mice) and has been increasingly used in other small companion mammals for treatment of moderate to severe pain. Currently no evidence is available that supports the use of tramadol as an effective analgesic in chinchillas. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antinociceptive efficacy and safety of subcutaneously administered tramadol in chinchillas. Initial dose-escalation studies were performed to determine if dose-dependent adverse effects occur in chinchillas.

Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - August 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Emily Evenson, Christoph Mans Tags: RESEARCH Source Type: research