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Dogs Cats and Anesthesia – Pet tip 239
Most cats and dogs undergo some type of surgery that requires anesthesia during their lifetimes even if it is only the surgery done for spaying and neutering. Other common procedures that require anesthesia include dental cleaning or dental surgery as well as repairing broken bones. Whenever surgery is done on a pet the topic of anesthesia arises. For the purposes of this article we will be talking about general anesthesia where pets are completely unconscious. We’ve all heard about the potential risks and possible complications regarding anesthesia in our own lives, and so it makes good sense to wonder about anesthetic complications when it comes to our pets as well.
Luckily, veterinary medicine has made huge strides in reducing anesthetic complications. So long as the pet is properly monitored during the actual surgery and the pet has been carefully prescreened for possible problems, anesthesia on pets is quite safe and problems are few.
- Owner:
- Marie-Helene Marcoux
- City:
- Kanata
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Bichon Frise
- Date of Birth:
- 26 January 1999
- Date of Death
- 7 February 2006
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 22
- Coat Colour:
- White
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
My beloved Chinook. You were with me for only 7 years, but together, we beat the odds! At 2 years only, we had to have you operated for bladder stones, but it took more than 4 years to have them come back. During that time, we took every moment together to play, laugh, eat and sleep. I know you loved Agility more than anything and I know that in Heaven, you now have all the jumps, a-frames, tunnels and fields to run your little legs off.
You will always be in my heart and none other will be like you. I miss you terribly, but I know I did the right thing. The last few days we had together, I know you were making every effort to follow me everywhere, but you just weren't feeling very well.
I will remember your smilling face, because no matter what, you always had your little beaming face looking up at me. I just couldn't say no to you... ever! You brought sunshine in my life, warmth and affection. You always knew how to comfort me or make me laugh. If I could turn back the wheels of time, I would keep you by my side ...forever!
Until we meet again my little precious guy.
Marie-Helene
