Effect of tiletamine/zolazepam sedation on intradermal allergy testing in atopic dogs.
Seven atopic dogs underwent intradermal allergy testing with 46 inhalant antigens before and after administration of a tiletamine/zolazepam solution (4 mg/kg of body weight, IV). This anesthetic protocol had no significant effect on the intradermal response caused by histamine, whole flea extract, or various inhalant allergens. Short-acting chemical restraint induced by the drug combination facilitated the intradermal testing procedure.
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Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061.
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D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D007103:Immobilization; D007428:Intradermal Tests / Q000662:veterinary*; D013992:Tiletamine / Q000494:pharmacology*; D015041:Zolazepam / Q000494:pharmacology*
D013992:Tiletamine; D015041:Zolazepam