[Xenopus] using pain killers in xenopus

[Jan Christian]

Our vets have disagreed on the need for analgesics but with my last renewal this protocol was agreed to for ovariectomy.  We do not use painkillers for any other procedures.

Drug Generic Name
Flunixin meglumine
Drug Type
Analgesic
Drug Dosage
25 mg/kg
Duration of administration
three days
Frequency of administration*REQUIRED*
Once daily
Route of administration
OTHER
Reason for administration/justification for use
Administered intralymphatically by injection into dorsal lymph sac for pain relief prior to and for 1-2 days post-ovariectomy

Jan


From: xenopus-bounces at lists.mbl.edu <xenopus-bounces at lists.mbl.edu> on behalf of Jenia Yagil <jeniaya at savion.huji.ac.il>
Date: Monday, October 14, 2024 at 9:07 AM
To: xenopus at lists.mbl.edu <xenopus at lists.mbl.edu>
Subject: [Xenopus] using pain killers in xenopus
Hello all
I would like your opinion and experience on the use of pain killers in xenopus.
Is this standard practice in your facility?
What are the drugs of choice, doses and frequency?

Thank you
Jenia


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Dr. Jenia Yagil DVM | veterinarian

Authority for Biological and Biomedical Models
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
C +972.54.8820724
jeniaya at savion.huji.ac.il<mailto:jeniaya at savion.huji.ac.il>

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