Anesthesia

General anesthesia is used every day in most practices. While anesthesia is not totally risk-free, the risk has been greatly reduced by the availability of pre-anesthetic blood tests, improved anesthetic drugs, state of the art monitoring equipment and increased veterinary expertise. Today, cats of all ages are acceptable candidates for anesthesia. Procedures that require anesthesia/sedation are: Surgery, dental procedures, x-rays, ear flush, anal gland expression, and management of aggressive cats.

Anesthesia
WHAT DOES ANESTHESIA DO?
It brings about a state of unconscious, blocks pain sensation, brings about muscle relaxation, suppresses reflex movements and minimizes anxiety and stress for animal. For minimizing the risk of anesthesia your veterinarian will review your cat’s medical history and perform a thorough physical exam.  Blood tests should be performed to test for liver, kidney, electrolyte, and blood cell count abnormalities.  Your cat's vital signs will be monitored throughout the anesthetic episode, including during the surgery and procedure and during recovery. As an owner, please follow the pre-surgical instructions and do not feed your cat for at least 8-12 hours prior to the anesthetic procedure.