INFORMATION FOR VETERINARIANS
- PATIENT PREP



NĂ©lisse Pearson


Owner approval:
  • Get owner approval to clip fur, possibly sedate
    and obtain FNA (discuss risk of bleeding and
    non-diagnostic sample).
Mild Sedation:
  • Patients do not have to be fully sedated. As an
    AAFP and Fear Free practitioner, I recommend
    a mild premed of butorphanol to make the scan
    more comfortable for the patient and the assistants.
    It also improves the speed and quality of the scan.


NĂ©lisse P
Recommended protocol for cats:
  • Feliway spray : spray towels and cover cage when the
    patient arrives at your clinic.
  • Butorphanol 10mg/ml: 0.1cc IM per cat, 10 min
    before scan.
  • Keep patient in a quiet area.
  • Gabapentin 100mg: one opened capsule mixed with
    small amount of wet food, 90 minutes before the
    visit. For "stressed" cats only.


Scout G
Recommended protocol for dogs:
  • Butorphanol 10mg/ml: 0.1cc IM per 10# (ie 0.5cc IM for a 50# dog), 10 min before scan.
  • Trazodone: 5mg/kg PO 90 minutes before scan. For
    "stressed" dogs only.
  • Patients do not have to be fully sedated.



Protocol for FNA:
  • A full sedation may be required, depending on the
    patient. The samples will be sent by SonoPaws
    to Eastern Vet Path, with results the next day.
    A CBC is needed prior to a FNA, and clotting factors
    recommended for liver FNA. Please discuss risk of
    bleeding and possible non-diagnostic sample
    with owner prior.


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