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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:: Carlyn&Bruce Kessler
City:: Westport
Province, Country:: CT, United States
Type/Breed:: Labrador Retriever
Date of Birth:: Feb. 18, 1998
Date of Death: March 17, 2003
Sex:: Male
Height:: Not Provided
Weight:: 85
Coat Colour:: blond
Eye Colour:: brown

Sammy Kessler was a wonderful kind, gentle and friendly dog. Anyone who met him would say " There is something special about this dog." Unfortunately he died at young age, but was very loved and loving to everyone he met. His spirit and his love will always be with us. We feel lucky to have known him. We love you Sammy !