ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2026
Intraoperative magnesium sulphate as an analgesic adjunct in a multimodal, opioid-sparing protocol for canine ovariohysterectomy: a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind study.
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Introduction: Magnesium acts as a non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist and may attenuate central sensitization. Evidence regarding its analgesic- or anaesthetic-sparing effects in dogs remains inconclusive. This prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled clinical study evaluated the effect of intraoperative magnesium sulphate on postoperative pain in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy (OVH). Methods: Twenty-eight bitches were randomly allocated to receive magnesium sulphate ( Results: All dogs completed the study ( Conclusion: Intraoperative magnesium administration in dogs undergoing OVH, within a multimodal protocol, improved early postoperative analgesia and reduced propofol requirements without an opioid- or isoflurane-sparing effect. The dosing regimen was well tolerated, although recovery duration was prolonged. Clinical impact may be more evident in more invasive procedures or opioid-free approaches.
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