VASTA Singapore on Instagram: "🩺 Placing an IV catheter in a sedated minipig — essential preparation before a safe CT. Minipigs are brilliant animals but not naturally cooperative patients. They are vocal, reactive, and difficult to restrain safely — which is why a controlled pre-sedation and calm handling are so important before any procedure. After an IM sedation protocol (azaperone 2 mg/kg, ketamine 10 mg/kg, atropine 0.01 mg/kg), we placed an aseptic ear vein catheter. This step is crucial