How safe is anesthesia in dogs and cats?
We think it very safe but the drugs and techniques do carry some risks and it is important to recognize that there are many things that can go wrong during anesthesia. A good history and thorough examination of your pet helps us come up with the most appropriate anesthetic plan. We monitor all patients closely and use advanced technology to try to understand what is happening to the animal during the anesthetic in order to minimize the risk and then treat problems early, before they become life threatening. Our main goal is to anticipate the things that might go wrong and be prepared for them so that we can prevent problems.
