Table 1 Anesthesia for dogs with mild, up to stage 2 heartworm disease. Suggested agents that may be used
From: Anesthesia for the dog with heartworm disease: a brief, practical review
Premedication | Induction (titrate to effect) | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
Methadone (0.1–0.2 mg/kg IM, IV) | Telazol (2–6 mg/kg IV) | Sevoflurane |
Butorphanol (0.1–0.2 mg/kg IM, IV) | Ketamine (5 mg/kg with midazolam 0.25 mg/kg IV) | Isoflurane |
Hydromorphone (0.1 mg/kg IM, IV) | Propofol (2–6 mg/kg IV) | IV crystalloid fluids (3–5 ml/kg/h IV) |
Acepromazine (0.01–0.05 mg/kg IM, SC, IV) | Alfaxalone (1–4 m/kg IV) | |
Meloxicam (0.2 mg/kg IM, SC) | Ketamine (2 mg/kg followed by propofol 3 mg/kg IV) | |
Carprofen (2.0 mg/kg SC) |