ABSTRACT
DEXMEDETOMIDINE/ MEDETOMIDINE-KETAMINE COMBINATIONS The dexmedetomidine-ketamine and med - etomidine-ketamine combinations that can be used in dogs and cats are listed in Tables 33 and 34.
Patient selection, purpose of use, dosages, and route of administration • Dexmedetomidine-and medetomidine-
ketamine injectable combinations can be used in generally healthy, exercise-tolerant dogs and cats <12 years old (and for giant breed dogs <6 years old). Geriatric animals should receive either reduced doses of dexmedetomidine or medetomidine or another drug combination.
