Pre-Anesthetic Labwork/Fluid Therapy/Pain Management
Whenever an animal undergoes anesthesia/sedation and surgery, some risk is involved. The amount of risk depends on many factors including age, physical condition and the condition of organ systems (heart, kidney, liver, etc.). Anesthetic risks can be greatly reduced, but not eliminated, with prior knowledge obtained through blood testing. All patients will receive a complete physical exam prior to any anesthesia or sedation, but we also recommend the following testing: