Propofol Injection USP 10mg/mL
A widely used generic propofol formulation, valued in canine induction for its rapid onset and short recovery profile. It holds a best-in-class position for cost-conscious practices because its lower per-vial price and broad availability make it more economical than branded veterinary formulations, although it is typically single-use and therefore can be less convenient than preservative-containing multi-dose products like Propoflo 28 or Alfaxan Multidose.
Rapid induction — blink-and-go
Smooth transition — minimal struggle
Rapid induction — blink-and-go
Smooth transition — minimal struggle
Review Summary
"Clinicians report reliable, rapid and smooth induction with predictable short recovery, though propofol commonly causes dose-dependent respiratory depression and occasional apnea; some formulations can cause transient pain on injection. Overall users value its controllability for short procedures but emphasize careful monitoring and incremental dosing."
Quick recovery — tail-wag ready
1% propofol (10 mg/mL) intravenous induction with rapid onset (30–60 seconds) and short duration.
Quick recovery — tail-wag ready
1% propofol (10 mg/mL) intravenous induction with rapid onset (30–60 seconds) and short duration.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
A widely used generic propofol formulation, valued in canine induction for its rapid onset and short recovery profile. It holds a best-in-class position for cost-conscious practices because its lower per-vial price and broad availability make it more economical than branded veterinary formulations, although it is typically single-use and therefore can be less convenient than preservative-containing multi-dose products like Propoflo 28 or Alfaxan Multidose.
Rapid induction — blink-and-go
Smooth transition — minimal struggle
Quick recovery — tail-wag ready
1% propofol (10 mg/mL) intravenous induction with rapid onset (30–60 seconds) and short duration.
Wide clinical familiarity for dogs, suitable for induction and short procedures with smooth recoveries.
Rapid induction — blink-and-go
Smooth transition — minimal struggle
Quick recovery — tail-wag ready
1% propofol (10 mg/mL) intravenous induction with rapid onset (30–60 seconds) and short duration.
Wide clinical familiarity for dogs, suitable for induction and short procedures with smooth recoveries.
$60-150 CAD
Alfaxan Multidose 10mg/mL
Alfaxan Multidose (alfaxalone) is a veterinary-specific neurosteroid induction agent prized for cardiovascular stability and smooth recoveries in dogs, making it a market leader for patients where hemodynamic support matters. It competes technically with propofol by offering less hypotension and often calmer recoveries, and financially it can justify a premium price for practices prioritizing patient stability and lower post-op complications compared with cheaper generics or dissociatives like ketamine.
Cardio-stable induction — gentle on hearts
Multidose format — clinic-friendly
Cardio-stable induction — gentle on hearts
Multidose format — clinic-friendly
Review Summary
"Alfaxan Multidose is praised for smooth inductions and generally calm, often rapid recoveries with less cardiovascular depression than many alternatives, though some dogs can show excitatory behavior in recovery. Veterinary teams appreciate the multidose convenience and safety profile when used with appropriate monitoring."
Calm recovery — cuddle-ready
Alfaxalone 10 mg/mL multidose formulation designed specifically for veterinary use with predictable induction quality.
Calm recovery — cuddle-ready
Alfaxalone 10 mg/mL multidose formulation designed specifically for veterinary use with predictable induction quality.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Alfaxan Multidose (alfaxalone) is a veterinary-specific neurosteroid induction agent prized for cardiovascular stability and smooth recoveries in dogs, making it a market leader for patients where hemodynamic support matters. It competes technically with propofol by offering less hypotension and often calmer recoveries, and financially it can justify a premium price for practices prioritizing patient stability and lower post-op complications compared with cheaper generics or dissociatives like ketamine.
Cardio-stable induction — gentle on hearts
Multidose format — clinic-friendly
Calm recovery — cuddle-ready
Alfaxalone 10 mg/mL multidose formulation designed specifically for veterinary use with predictable induction quality.
Provides rapid, smooth induction and short recovery, often preferred for cardiovascularly unstable patients.
Cardio-stable induction — gentle on hearts
Multidose format — clinic-friendly
Calm recovery — cuddle-ready
Alfaxalone 10 mg/mL multidose formulation designed specifically for veterinary use with predictable induction quality.
Provides rapid, smooth induction and short recovery, often preferred for cardiovascularly unstable patients.
$180-320 CAD
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection USP 100mg/mL
Ketamine HCl is a low-cost dissociative anesthetic commonly used in canine induction protocols, often combined with benzodiazepines to smooth recoveries. Its financial advantage is strong affordability and multi-purpose utility (induction, analgesia, and restraint), and technically it differs from propofol and alfaxalone by supporting cardiovascular tone and providing analgesia, though it can produce rougher recoveries and more dysphoric phases in some patients.
Dissociative anesthesia — strong shield
Analgesic properties — pain-sparing
Dissociative anesthesia — strong shield
Analgesic properties — pain-sparing
Review Summary
"Ketamine HCl is valued for reliable dissociative anesthesia, good analgesia and cardiovascular stability, but users commonly report rough or prolonged recoveries, increased salivation, and the need to combine it with sedatives to improve quality. It is widely used for shorter or field procedures where its advantages outweigh the recovery drawbacks."
Combo-friendly — team-player drug
Ketamine hydrochloride 100 mg/mL is a dissociative anesthetic commonly used for induction in combination with sedatives.
Combo-friendly — team-player drug
Ketamine hydrochloride 100 mg/mL is a dissociative anesthetic commonly used for induction in combination with sedatives.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Ketamine HCl is a low-cost dissociative anesthetic commonly used in canine induction protocols, often combined with benzodiazepines to smooth recoveries. Its financial advantage is strong affordability and multi-purpose utility (induction, analgesia, and restraint), and technically it differs from propofol and alfaxalone by supporting cardiovascular tone and providing analgesia, though it can produce rougher recoveries and more dysphoric phases in some patients.
Dissociative anesthesia — strong shield
Analgesic properties — pain-sparing
Combo-friendly — team-player drug
Ketamine hydrochloride 100 mg/mL is a dissociative anesthetic commonly used for induction in combination with sedatives.
Provides analgesia and preserved sympathetic tone, useful in hypotensive patients when combined appropriately.
Dissociative anesthesia — strong shield
Analgesic properties — pain-sparing
Combo-friendly — team-player drug
Ketamine hydrochloride 100 mg/mL is a dissociative anesthetic commonly used for induction in combination with sedatives.
Provides analgesia and preserved sympathetic tone, useful in hypotensive patients when combined appropriately.
$20-60 CAD
Rapinovet 10mg/mL
Rapinovet is a veterinary-labeled propofol formulation designed specifically for small animal practice, offering a balance between the low acquisition cost of generics and the clinic-oriented features of branded products. It earns a competitive spot for clinics wanting a vet-focused supplier with likely multidose or practice-support options, positioning it between generic Propofol and premium multiuse options like Propoflo 28 in both price and convenience.
Fast onset — clinic-speed start
Clear recovery — playful comeback
Fast onset — clinic-speed start
Clear recovery — playful comeback
Review Summary
"Rapinovet (propofol brand) receives positive feedback for fast, smooth inductions and clear recoveries similar to other propofol products, with the same need for attentive respiratory monitoring and cautious dosing. Practitioners like its consistency and predictability for short anesthetic procedures."
Oil-in-water emulsion — silky feel
Rapinovet 10 mg/mL is a veterinary injectable induction option with rapid onset and short duration suitable for dogs.
Oil-in-water emulsion — silky feel
Rapinovet 10 mg/mL is a veterinary injectable induction option with rapid onset and short duration suitable for dogs.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Rapinovet is a veterinary-labeled propofol formulation designed specifically for small animal practice, offering a balance between the low acquisition cost of generics and the clinic-oriented features of branded products. It earns a competitive spot for clinics wanting a vet-focused supplier with likely multidose or practice-support options, positioning it between generic Propofol and premium multiuse options like Propoflo 28 in both price and convenience.
Fast onset — clinic-speed start
Clear recovery — playful comeback
Oil-in-water emulsion — silky feel
Rapinovet 10 mg/mL is a veterinary injectable induction option with rapid onset and short duration suitable for dogs.
Often used where quick, controllable induction is required; typically combined with sedatives/analgesics for balanced anesthesia.
Fast onset — clinic-speed start
Clear recovery — playful comeback
Oil-in-water emulsion — silky feel
Rapinovet 10 mg/mL is a veterinary injectable induction option with rapid onset and short duration suitable for dogs.
Often used where quick, controllable induction is required; typically combined with sedatives/analgesics for balanced anesthesia.
$70-200 CAD
Propoflo 28 Injection 10mg/mL
Propoflo 28 is a veterinary-grade propofol formulation optimized for canine induction and labeled for extended multidose use (up to 28 days), giving it a clear operational and economic advantage for high-volume clinics. Technically equivalent in induction characteristics to other propofol products, its preservative-enabled multiuse labeling reduces waste and overall per-procedure cost compared with single-use generics and makes it a practical market leader for busy practices compared with alternatives like ketamine or alfaxalone.
28-day multidose — long-lasting vial
Preservative-stable — reuse-friendly
28-day multidose — long-lasting vial
Preservative-stable — reuse-friendly
Review Summary
"Propoflo 28 is highly regarded for offering the familiar propofol profile with the added convenience of a preservative allowing multi-use vials, making it popular in clinics; users note the same risks of respiratory depression and recommend close monitoring. The extended-use feature and reliable performance make it a market leader for routine inductions."
Rapid wake-up — back to zoomies
Propoflo 28 (10 mg/mL) is a veterinary propofol formulation with extended 28‑day multidose shelf life under refrigeration.
Rapid wake-up — back to zoomies
Propoflo 28 (10 mg/mL) is a veterinary propofol formulation with extended 28‑day multidose shelf life under refrigeration.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Propoflo 28 is a veterinary-grade propofol formulation optimized for canine induction and labeled for extended multidose use (up to 28 days), giving it a clear operational and economic advantage for high-volume clinics. Technically equivalent in induction characteristics to other propofol products, its preservative-enabled multiuse labeling reduces waste and overall per-procedure cost compared with single-use generics and makes it a practical market leader for busy practices compared with alternatives like ketamine or alfaxalone.
28-day multidose — long-lasting vial
Preservative-stable — reuse-friendly
Rapid wake-up — back to zoomies
Propoflo 28 (10 mg/mL) is a veterinary propofol formulation with extended 28‑day multidose shelf life under refrigeration.
Provides rapid, smooth intravenous induction with consistent recovery characteristics when used appropriately.
28-day multidose — long-lasting vial
Preservative-stable — reuse-friendly
Rapid wake-up — back to zoomies
Propoflo 28 (10 mg/mL) is a veterinary propofol formulation with extended 28‑day multidose shelf life under refrigeration.
Provides rapid, smooth intravenous induction with consistent recovery characteristics when used appropriately.
$120-240 CAD