{"id":9379,"date":"2024-04-03T14:13:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9379"},"modified":"2024-04-03T14:13:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:13:12","slug":"navigating-your-pets-anesthesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/navigating-your-pets-anesthesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Your Pet\u2019s Anesthesia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9385 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.png\" alt=\"Two veterinary professionals standing on either side of a surgery table in a surgery suite.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many pet parents have concerns regarding anesthesia \u2013 especially for senior pets, pets with heart murmurs, and pets with other health issues. Unfortunately, these concerns often cause pet parents to delay important procedures like dental cleanings or lump removals because they\u2019re afraid that undergoing anesthesia will be dangerous for their pet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In February of 2024, Maria Killos, DVM, DACVA, our board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, and Travis Bruns, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia &amp; Analgesia), a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss how your pet\u2019s veterinary team navigates risks during anesthetized medical procedures to ensure the wellbeing of your beloved pet. You can watch the Facebook Live replay here or read a summary of the video below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F314808241578459%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">At <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">Animal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\"> Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, our Anesthesia team consists of a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">nd<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">many <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">technicians who are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">very <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">well-versed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\"> in anesthesi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">When your pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">requires<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\"> anesthesia, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">a member of our Anesthesia team <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">will be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">your pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">the entire time \u2013 from awake to awake ag<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">ain \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">ensur<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39857735 BCX8\"> they are as safe as possible throughout the anesthetic event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9382 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.png\" alt=\"A blue background with needles.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207692354 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207692354 BCX8\">Creating an <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207692354 BCX8\">Anesthesia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207692354 BCX8\"> Plan<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW207692354 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\">When <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\">your<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\"> pet needs anesthesia for a medical procedure, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\">our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\">skilled <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\">Anesthesia <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\">team <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\">will create a custom plan <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\">tailored<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155970978 BCX8\"> to that specific pet. They will consider factors such as:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW155970978 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your pet\u2019s history and medical background (including any medications or supplements)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your pet\u2019s age<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your pet\u2019s type of heart disease (if applicable)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Special considerations, including:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What type of procedure is being performed?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What will be the safest drugs for this pet?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does this pet have a heart murmur?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some drugs may be safe for one type of heart abnormality but not a different type \u2013 which is why the gold standard of care is for your pet to have an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) by a board-certified cardiologist prior to the anesthetized procedure. Our Anesthesia team will then consult with the cardiologist to determine your pet\u2019s specific condition or abnormality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sometimes, heart issues will alter what volume of fluid therapy your pet can receive throughout the procedure, versus a pet with no heart issues.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20530044 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20530044 BCX8\">What other kinds of support will this pet need?<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Will this pet need to be ventilated (have us breathing for them)?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do we need to position the pet on the surgery table in a particular way?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW20530044 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72389061 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72389061 BCX8\">Our Anesthesia team gathers all this information for each individual pet so<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72389061 BCX8\">we can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72389061 BCX8\">cater to that pet\u2019s specific needs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW72389061 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9381 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.png\" alt=\"An anesthesia technician monitoring machines during a pet's surgery.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142322526 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142322526 BCX8\">Monitoring<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW142322526 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">Once the anesthetic plan is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">finalized<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">the questions above<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">answered<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\"> time for the actual procedure. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">We <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">utilize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\"> the following to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">keep a close eye on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\"> your pet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\"> and help ensure their safety<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63908874 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW63908874 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monitors that measure oxygenation of the blood, blood pressure, and how well the pet is breathing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IV catheters<\/span>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\"><em>Note: <\/em>C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\">atheters<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\">aren\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\"> just <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\">used <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\">to provide supportive fluids for pets<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\"> \u2013 although that is important!<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\">Intravenous catheters also provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181102149 BCX8\"> quick access to your pet\u2019s veins to administer pain medications, blood pressure support drugs, and anything else your pet may need \u2013 including emergency resuscitation drugs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">An electrocardiogram (ECG) to reveal any abnormal heart rhythms<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since a pet\u2019s body temperature will often drop during an anesthetized procedure, we use external heat sources to help keep pets warm<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Physical monitoring of the pet that indicates if anything is amiss \u2013 such as the color of the pet\u2019s gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most importantly, we have an anesthesia technician who accompanies your pet the entire time \u2013 from initial catheter placement all the way through recovery. The technician is reviewing the monitors for anything abnormal. They are trained to note trends that suggest a potential decline in your pet\u2019s status and voice their concerns to the surgical team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\">All<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\"> the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\"> above-listed equipment, protocols, and individuals <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\">help the anesthesia and surgery team know very quickly<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\">if the pet has any trouble<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\">throughout a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\"> procedure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\"> and adjust the plan accordingly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130606974 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW130606974 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9383 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.png\" alt=\"A veterinary professional wearing scrubs leaning down to boop noses with a white and gray cat.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2047534 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2047534 BCX8\">How You Can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2047534 BCX8\">Help\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW2047534 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">Your pet\u2019s veterinary team will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">consider how<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\"> to make your pet\u2019s anesthetic event as safe as possible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\"> in the days leading up to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">the procedure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\"> and the day of the procedure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">However<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\"> there are a few things you<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">can do to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">help increase your pet\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206720971 BCX8\">safety:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW206720971 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be proactive with your pet\u2019s health; don\u2019t wait until your pet\u2019s problem becomes an emergency issue. A pet\u2019s health is further compromised when they are experiencing an urgent or emergent health concern, and that is another hurdle to providing safe anesthesia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider advanced diagnostics prior to the procedure &#8211; such as an echocardiogram for a pet with a heart murmur \u2013 so that the anesthesia team has as much information as possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your pet\u2019s veterinary team is partnering with you to provide care. So, please be candid about your pet\u2019s medical history (such as if they are taking an over-the-counter product not prescribed by your vet.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep pets\u2019 preventative care up to date. See your family veterinarian regularly and follow their recommendations. The healthier your pet is, the safer anesthesia will be.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\">If you have a young pet, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\">accustom them<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\"> to having their legs and mouth touched, as well as being comfortable around strangers. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\">This is great practice for a more relaxed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\">, happy, and calm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\"> vet visit <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\">rather than a stressed and anxious pet! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\">It is preferable for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92301385 BCX8\">pets to be as calm as possible before anesthesia.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW92301385 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9384 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.png\" alt=\"A dog lying down on blankets on an exam table with a gloved veterinary professional standing nearby.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\">We hope this information <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\">provides some peace of mind in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\"> moving forward with your pet\u2019s procedure. Know that your pet\u2019s anesthesia team is doing everything they can to get your pet through the procedure and home to you. If you have any questions or concerns about your pe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\">t undergoing anesthesia, consult with your family veterinarian or your pet\u2019s specialty veterinarian. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\">Remember, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\">i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\">t\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\"> better to have these conversa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\">tions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\"> now<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\">than<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79876639 BCX8\"> to avoid getting your pet the care they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW79876639 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>More Reading:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/general-post-operative-care-for-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">General Post-Operative Care for Pets<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/five-most-common-pet-surgeries-at-aerc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 Most Common Pet Surgeries at AERC<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/anesthesia-in-exotic-animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anesthesia in Exotic Animals<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/qa-with-a-board-certified-veterinary-surgeon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Q&amp;A with a Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/five-veterinary-radiology-imaging-options-for-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Five Veterinary Radiology Imaging Options for Pets<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7548 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; 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Unfortunately, these concerns often cause pet parents to delay important procedures like dental cleanings or lump removals because they\u2019re afraid that undergoing anesthesia will be dangerous for their pet.\u00a0 In February of 2024, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9380,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[2062,2063,2064,17,2065,364,651],"class_list":["post-9379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-anesthesia","tag-anesthesia-monitoring","tag-anesthesia-safety","tag-animal-emergency-referral-center-of-minnesota","tag-pet-anesthesia","tag-pet-surgery","tag-veterinary-anesthesia"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Navigating Your Pet\u2019s Anesthesia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how your pet\u2019s veterinary team navigates risks during anesthetized medical procedures to ensure the wellbeing of your beloved pet.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/navigating-your-pets-anesthesia\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Navigating Your Pet\u2019s Anesthesia\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn how your pet\u2019s veterinary team navigates risks during anesthetized medical procedures to ensure the wellbeing of your beloved pet.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/navigating-your-pets-anesthesia\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Animal Emergency &amp; 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