Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to main content

Evaluation of the adverse effects of subcutaneous carprofen over six days in healthy cats

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

Abstract

This study evaluated the adverse effects of carprofen in seven healthy cats. Values for CBC, biochemical profiles and platelet aggregation were measured before and at seven days after SID treatment with subcutaneous carprofen: 4 mg/kg (day 1), 2 mg/kg (day 2 and 3) and 1 mg/kg (day 4 and 6) (CG) or 0.35 ml of saline (SG) for six days in a randomized, blinded, cross-over study with a four-week washout period. No treatment was given on day 5. Endoscopy of the GI tract was performed pre-treatment and on day 7 post-treatment. There were no significant changes in hematological profiles, biochemical profiles and endoscopy grading scores within nor between groups, except for lower albumin values at baseline than on day 7 (CG), and globulin and ALP values were higher at baseline than on day 7 in CG and SG. SC administration of carprofen over six days did not cause any adverse effects on gastrointestinal, hematological, or serum biochemical variables. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)115-120
JournalResearch in Veterinary Science
Volume86
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2009
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publication details (e.g. title, author(s), publication statuses and dates) are captured on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis at the time of record harvesting from the data source. Suggestions for further amendments or supplementary information can be sent to [email protected].

Research Keywords

  • Adverse effects
  • Analgesia
  • Carprofen
  • Cat
  • NSAIDs
  • Pain

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Evaluation of the adverse effects of subcutaneous carprofen over six days in healthy cats'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this