Effects of ketamine, diazepam, and their combination on intraocular pressures in clinically normal dogs

Erik H. Hofmeister, Cory B. Mosunic, Bryan T. Torres, Alan Ralph, Phillip A. Moore, Matt Read

American Journal of Veterinary Research · 2006 · 63 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

Compared with baseline values and values obtained from dogs in the SAL group, ketamine administered at a dose of 5 mg/kg, IV, caused a significant and clinically important increase in IOP in dogs in which premedication was not administered. Ketamine should not be used in dogs with corneal trauma or glaucoma or in those undergoing intraocular surgery.

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