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Anesthesia
Anesthesia brings about
a state of unconsciousness so the patient is
not aware of what is going on. It also
blocks the body’s reaction to a painful
stimulus, causes muscle relaxation, inhibits
reflexes, and minimizes stress and anxiety
for an animal. Anesthesia is necessary for
many procedures including surgery,
dentistry, and sometimes X-rays.
Many pet owners are
concerned when the veterinarian recommends a
procedure that requires anesthesia. General
anesthesia is used everyday in veterinary
practices all over the world, including
ours. While it is not completely without
risk, many factors allow us feel confident
that the benefit from an anesthetized
procedure far outweighs the risk of
anesthesia.
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Pre-anesthetic
testing
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Improved anesthetic
drugs
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State-of-the-art
monitoring equipment
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Increased veterinary
expertise and experience
The depth and type of
anesthesia can vary depending on the
procedure necessary. There are intravenous,
intra-muscular, and inhalation options
available for the veterinarian to choose
from. Many times, a combination of multiple
anesthetics including pain medications are
used.
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