Research Article

Evaluation of the Antinociceptive Effect of Maropitant, a Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist, in Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy

Table 3

Number of cats receiving rescue analgesic with the UNESP-Botucatu multidimensional composite pain scale (MCPS) over time following ovariohysterectomy.

1 hour2 hours3 hours4 hours6 hoursTotal

CG3520010/10 (100%)
GM30221117/10 (70%)
GM100030003/10 (30%)

Table includes the first administration of rescue analgesic. CG = control group; GM100 = group receiving maropitant 30 μg/kg/h; GM100 = group receiving maropitant 100 μg/kg/h.