Utilização de tiletamina e zolazepam em papagaio-verdadeiro Amazona aestiva (Linnaeus, 1758) pela via cloacal

Abstract

PURPOSE: Verify the efficacy of the administration of 14mg/kg and 17mg/kg of tiletamine and zolazepam through the cloacal way in blue-fronted amazon parrots (Amazona aestiva). METHODS: Ten healthy adults blue-fronted amazon parrots were observed after the administration of tiletamine and zolazepam through the cloacal way using the dose of 14mg/kg and 17mg/kg. The respiratory frequency and the sedative effects (muscle relaxation, opening of the eyes, wing movement, response to external stimuli) were recorded every 5 minutes until the complete recovery of the patient. The effects were evaluated based on the Schaffer’s scale from score 1 (alert) to 4 (sedated). All the data was recorded with Microsoft Office 2018 and evaluated using Student’s t-test. RESULTS: In all birds manipulation was facilitated with 14mg/kg and 17mg/kg for at least 15 minutes. Two birds reached score 3 for both dosages, and only one reached score 4. There was no significant increase in patient’s cooperation time, beginning of signs or recovery time comparing the two dosages. CONCLUSIONS: The use of tiletamine and zolazepam at the dose of 14mg/kg and 17mg/kg by the cloacal way proved to be effective in blue-fronted parrots. Keywords: Birds; Anesthesia; Psitaciformes; Sedation; Cloaca