Valoración del uso de Clematis vitalba en el tiempo de recuperación postoperatorio en felinos domésticos.

Abstract

The general population of this study was 100 cats, which were divided into those treated with Clematis vitalba and control animals. The age, sex, body condition, anesthesia protocol and postoperative recovery time of each individual were considered to verify the effectiveness of this essence. The signs and parameters that were taken into account to evaluate the recovery of the feline were: temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate, eyelid reflex, balance, posture, alertness, head movement and muscle tone. Recovery was mathematically better with the essence compared to the control group, although no statistical significance was observed in body condition, age, sex, eyelid reflex, sedation state, temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate; while it was demonstrated that there was statistical relevance in signs of sedation such as: balance regulation, alertness, head movement and muscle tone. This indicates that Clematis vitalba does help in the postoperative recovery time in domestic felines, since it has a direct effect on the signs of sedation that allows the cat to emerge from the anesthetic process sooner than a cat that did not use the treatment.