What are the chances of my pet dying during surgery?
Vets use similar anesthetics to those used on humans. Pets are constantly monitored just like in a human hospital. Of course, there is always some risk anytime a person or animal is anesthetized, but the risk is really very small. When you bring your pet in, the doctor will examine him/her to make sure he/she is healthy and possibly recommend some tests, if needed, to help ensure a safe procedure.
