What are the risks of general anaesthetic?
At Ku-Ring-Gai Veterinary Hospital nearly 1,000 animals a year undergo minor surgery involving a general anaesthetic. An accredited team takes the utmost care to reduce any risk to your pet during the procedure. The team performs blood tests beforehand. This is to ensure your pet does not have any underlying diseases that could complicate the procedure. During the procedure the team monitors the condition of your pet using an ECG, a pulse oximeter, a heart rate monitor and a respiration monitor. A veterinary nurse monitors the animal during anaesthetic and recovery.
