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Anesthesia 

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A situation may arise that your pet will require a procedure to help ensure his or her continued health. On the day of the procedure, your pet will require anesthesia that will be carefully administered and monitored by our veterinary staff. 

Anesthesia is required for procedures where your pet needs to remain very still or if the procedure would otherwise cause pain or distress.  We will gladly explain our recommendations and protocols as they relate to any procedures that require anesthetics as well as address any questions or concerns you may have.  To better ensure a successful outcome, we will also recommend diagnostic testing prior the procedure to ensure we have a snapshot of your pet's physical health.

We have designed our hospital to assist us in properly administering anesthesia to your pet, with access to oxygen, supply and our evacuation system in several rooms in the hospital, and with our upgraded portable anesthetic machines. We monitor your pet closely during anesthesia or sedation by constantly assessing respiration rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation and blood pressure - as well as regular auscultation to ensure your pet is stable throughout his/her procedure.