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Why is pre-anesthetic bloodwork recommended?

April 26, 2017bloodwork pre-anesthetic recommended

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Why is pre-anesthetic bloodwork recommended?

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For young animals it is used to detect congenital problems w/ liver or kidneys. If there are problems identified, they may not be able to withstand anesthesia. If bloodwork is determined normal it is used as a baseline for the future should medical issues arise.