What are the anesthetic risks?
The anesthetic risks for rodents are higher than those for dogs and cats. That is mostly due to their small body size and very small oral cavity which makes endotracheal intubation very difficult. In addition general anesthesia is a big stress for rodents which complicates and prolongs the recovery period. However, a practitioner who is familiar with exotic species makes all the difference since she/he is familiar with medications used in those species and proper anesthetic and pain management.
