Comparison on stress level between sedated and non sedated dog for euthanizing process in DBKL

Ahmad Fuzi, Mohammad Ikram (2017) Comparison on stress level between sedated and non sedated dog for euthanizing process in DBKL. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Euthanizing procedure is a common procedure that was conducted in DBKL to cull the stray dogs. The dog may having enormous stress during euthanizing procedure. The objective of this study was to evaluate the serum cortisol concentration and neutrophil to lymphocyte ration following euthanizing procedure in sedated and non-sedated dogs as an indicator of stress level. A total of 40 adult dogs, 20 females and 20 males from DBKL, weight 8-15 kg were used in this study. Blood was collected intravenously through jugular vein. Ten male and 10 female dogs were sedated using acepromazine prior to euthanasia, while another 10 male and 10 female dogs were not sedated. Serum cortisol concentration and neutrophil to lymphocyte count were determined using radioimmunoassay and differential count, respectively. The results revealed that there was significant difference (P<0.05) in the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio between sedated and non-sedated dogs. However, for the serum cortisol concentration, there was no significant difference (P>0.05) between the sedated and non-sedated dogs. However, mean rank for non sedated is higher than sedated animal on both cortisol and also neutrophil lymphocyte ratio. This conclude that sedation using acepromazine can reduced stress response in dogs prior enthanizing process.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	08 Feb 2023 02:40
Last Modified:	08 Feb 2023 02:40
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/725

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