Use of Telazol to immobilize female northern sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska.
Twenty-nine female northern sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) were immobilized using Telazol in dosages ranging from 1.8 to 8.1 mg/kg. Best results were achieved with Telazol dosages ranging between 1.8 and 2.5 mg/kg which resulted in smooth induction and recovery. Optimal injection location was in the muscle mass of the lower back and hip. Dosages greater than 3.5 mg/kg resulted in a tendency toward hypothermia. Six mortalities occurred which were partially caused by the location of drug injection and perhaps the high dosage.
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National Marine Mammal Laboratory, National Marine Fisheries Service, Seattle, Washington 98115.
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D000413:Alaska; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000009:adverse effects; D000818:Animals; D001381:Azepines / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010872:Caniformia; D003510:Cyclohexanes / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D007103:Immobilization; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D046070:Sea Lions; D013992:Tiletamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*; D015041:Zolazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000777:Anesthetics; D001381:Azepines; D003510:Cyclohexanes; D004338:Drug Combinations; C006131:tiletamine, zolazepam drug combination; D013992:Tiletamine; D015041:Zolazepam