SUMMARY Ketamine, given intramuscularly (i.m.) at dosages of 4.5 to 11 mg./kg. of body weight, was used effec-tivley to immobilize and anesthetize seals and sea lions under field and laboratory conditions. The results of temperature and cardiac monitoring and of behavioral observations indicated that the drug meets most of the requirements for use under field conditions. It is equally desirable for use in healthy captive seals, but is contra-indicated in seals that are in poor condition.
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