TABLE 1.
Combination ketamine and xylazine (KX) anesthesia dosing recommendations for young and old C57BL6 mice prior to parabiosis surgery.
| Weight (g) | Vol (ul) of KX 100mg/10mg//kg | Vol (ul) of KX 100mg/10mg//kg | Vol (ul) of KX 100mg/10mg//kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y-Female | O-Female | Y- and O-Male | |
| 15–20 | 150 | 200 | 150 |
| 20–25 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| 25–30 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| 30–35 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| 35–40 | 325 | 325 | 350 |
| 40–45 | 350 | 350 | 350 |