When is Anesthesia Necessary for Pets?

Animal Emergency Care of Braselton Discusses Pet Anesthesia

As an emergency veterinary clinic, we frequently encounter owners who have concerns about the use of anesthesia for their pets. Anesthesia has been used for many years in veterinary practice, and it has allowed veterinarians to provide more intensive care to cure diseases and save lives. Animal Emergency Care of Braselton is happy to help inform the public about the use of anesthesia during procedures, so pet owners can be assured of the safety of this important veterinary aid.

When Is Anesthesia Needed?

Your vet may use anesthesia when doing veterinary procedures such as spaying or neutering, dental care, diagnostic imaging or general surgery. Before surgery, veterinarians do a thorough evaluation of the animal’s health to determine if any conditions are present that would affect their tolerance of the anesthetic. When under anesthesia, your dog or cat will be carefully monitored to ensure that all precautions are taken to ensure safety. Anesthesia may also be needed when treating an emergency situation to do immediate surgery or to otherwise save the life of the animal.

Anesthesia Concerns

Pet owners are often concerned about the use of anesthesia during procedures to treat their animals. They may have heard that some breeds do not handle anesthesia well and may be at particular risk of reactions. Similarly, your pet may have a health condition that can affect their risk for side effects from anesthesia. Some evidence indicates that obese animals may have an increased risk of negative effects from anesthesia. Don’t be afraid to have a frank discussion with your Braselton veterinarian about your pet’s risk. Today’s anesthetics are more reliable than older types that were once used, and the risk to animals for negative effects has been dramatically reduced.

Call Animal Emergency Care of Braselton When You Have a Pet Emergency

The veterinarians and trained staff at Animal Emergency Care of Braselton know that an emergency situation can be an upsetting time for pet owners. That’s why we are committed to providing the highest quality care, with the utmost compassion for the animal in distress, to our patients in Braselton, GA, and surrounding areas. We offer after-office hours care and 24-hour availability on weekends to ensure that care is available whenever you need it. Call Animal Emergency Care of Braselton at 470-209-7222 for your pet emergencies and to learn more about the use of anesthesia for your pets veterinary needs.