We monitor blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, carbon dioxide exchange, and oxygenation of
your pet during anesthesia.
Our pre-surgical blood work screens for many conditions that can negatively affect
your pet during anesthesia.
At the Animal Dental Clinic, we feel this is so important that we have a Certified Veterinary Technician dedicated to monitoring
your pet during anesthesia — that is their primary job and they receive additional training for this role.
Objective monitors of heart and lung function, oxygenation, pulse rate, etc., are great tools, but they must be utilized by a well - trained, knowledgeable technician or doctor, who is dedicated to only monitoring
your pet during anesthesia.
We administer IV Fluids to
your pet during the anesthesia to make sure that the blood pressure is maintained in a normal range since the anesthesia drugs will want to lower it.
We strive to provide nothing but the safest care to
your pet during anesthesia so please note that if our pre-surgical guidelines are not followed, we will cancel or postpone the surgery to protect your pet from adverse complications.
Fluids are also administered through the catheter to
your pet during anesthesia (see below).
Not exact matches
Some don't like the idea of using
anesthesia to put their
pets to sleep
during dental procedures because they think it's dangerous.
Our monitoring allows us to closely watch your
pets heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate and oxygen saturation
during anesthesia.
Tasks performed by LVT's include: filling your
pet's prescription medications (including heartworm and flea products); performing in - house laboratory procedures (blood tests, fecal tests, urinalysis); monitoring
anesthesia and assisting
during surgeries; nursing care for hospitalized patients; and providing clients with post-op instructions.
Your
pet is very likely uncomfortable and in pain
during an
anesthesia free dental procedure.
The only difference is that your
pet must be under
anesthesia during the procedure.
Once your
pet is under
anesthesia, your veterinarian might take dental X-rays, which can show problem areas to be addressed
during the cleaning, as well as teeth that may need to be extracted.
During the examination, your doctor will check your
pet's organs and vital functions to ensure overall health and wellness to accept the
anesthesia and the planned surgery itself.
In it, Dr. Jusmeen Sarkar, an experienced veterinarian, discusses the necessity of
anesthesia to protect your
pet from pain and discomfort
during emergency vet procedures.
We recommend screening your
pet to help detect any underlying problems which may result in higher risk or complications
during anesthesia or surgery.
General
anesthesia or sedation is required
during CT, as the
pet must stay still for viable images.
Less pain: — The laser seals nerve endings as it «cuts», so your
pet may require less
anesthesia during the operation.
Drugs used
during the giving of
anesthesia to
pets are monitored and recorded for accuracy and proper dosage.
Because your
pet will have to go under
anesthesia during the dental cleaning procedure, there are inherent risks associated with any anesthetic procedure.
During a routine dental prophylaxis, a trained team of veterinarians and technicians perform a thorough oral examination while your
pet is under general
anesthesia.
Each procedure has a dedicated
anesthesia certified veterinary technician monitoring your
pet every step of the way, from pre-operative evaluation to advanced monitoring
during surgery to a smooth, comfortable recovery.
A small
pet can become colder
during a procedure involving
anesthesia so will need extra attention.
I have heard far too many stories of
pets dying post-dental or
during dental, usually due to
anesthesia, or aggravation of pre-existing conditions as a result of the
anesthesia.
Our licensed veterinary technicians or doctors will administer
anesthesia while a trained assistant continues to monitor and record your
pet's vital signs
during the procedure.
Pre-Surgical blood tests are required to assure that no condition is present in your
pet that is not apparent
during the pre-surgical examination which might adversely affect
anesthesia recovery.
Because the kidneys and liver are responsible for filtering the
anesthesia out of the bloodstream, a problem with either of these major organs might pose a threat to your
pet's safety
during surgery.
It is important that your
pet arrives on an empty stomach to reduce the risk of vomiting
during and after
anesthesia.
Microchipping is a very simple, inpatient procedure that takes just a few minutes and can be done
during a regular checkup, or even while your
pet is under
anesthesia for another procedure, such as spay or neuter surgery.
We encourage
pet owners to be present
during our procedures because we are confident you will agree that we provide exceptionally safe and comfortable
anesthesia and dental treatments.
At Animal Hospital at Auburn Hills, every patient anesthetized will have an IV (intravenous) catheter in place before,
during and until your
pet is well awake and recovered from the
anesthesia.
During anesthesia and surgery, your
pet is constantly monitored by a trained and licensed veterinary technician, using our advanced monitoring system.
A tube is then placed into the
pet's upper airway, and gas
anesthesia keeps the
pet comfortably anesthetized
during the course of the procedure.
Every patient anesthetized will have an IV (intravenous) catheter in place before,
during and until your
pet is well awake and recovered from
anesthesia.
Cleaning a cat or dog's teeth is both time - consuming and intricate, so
anesthesia is required for the
pet's comfort
during this procedure.
During the injection, your pet will not experience any more discomfort than you would during a routine vaccination, so anesthesia is not nece
During the injection, your
pet will not experience any more discomfort than you would
during a routine vaccination, so anesthesia is not nece
during a routine vaccination, so
anesthesia is not necessary.
Is the
pet's body temperature maintained
during and after
anesthesia?
Spay and neuter procedures typically involve general
anesthesia and a hospital stay for your
pet, followed by a period of activity restriction at home
during the healing phase.
However, very rarely, even a young
pet can have an as - yet - discovered health issue that could cause serious problems
during anesthesia.
During anesthesia, all
pets are continuously monitored for heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiration rate.
During anesthesia and surgery, your
pet is constantly monitored by a veterinarian and a trained veterinary technician, using an advanced monitoring system.
The ability to trust your veterinarians is important, especially when
pets need
anesthesia, drugs that numb the senses so that
pets do not feel pain
during procedures.
Licensed veterinary technicians administer
anesthesia and a trained anesthetic assistant continually assesses and records your
pet's vital signs
during the procedure.
This allows us to administer IV fluids
during the procedure, which protects your
pet from one of the main side effects of
anesthesia — hypo - tension (low blood pressure).
It is important that you are available
during the day of your
pet's dental procedure to discuss their needs while under
anesthesia.
The appropriate analgesia (pain management) and
anesthesia will be tailored to your
pet's needs, and
during the procedure, your
pet will receive fluid therapy for hydration and blood pressure control.
We use advanced pain management techniques in conjunction with
anesthesia to make sure your
pet is as comfortable as possible
during and after the procedure and all this allows for a faster recovery.
• A specialized dental suite with state - of - the - art equipment • Full screening dental radiographs that can uncover imminent issues that can be addressed before they become severe • Full oral exam to check for growths or other abnormalities • 3 levels of consent • Pre-op blood - work to make sure all organs are healthy and can safely tolerate
anesthesia • Pre-op exam to check for any newly developed heart or other physical conditions • Continuous medical and nursing monitoring both before and
during sedation /
anesthesia, and throughout recovery • Continuous IV Fluids
during both the procedure and recovery period • Text message updates throughout your
pet's surgery day • Courtesy toe nail trim • Complete discharge instructions and a personalized follow - up call the next day to check on your
pet • And of course, dedicated and continuously - educated doctors and tech staff to ensure that your
pet is getting the best and most modern care
We offer a state of the art surgical suite, maintain your
pet on Isoflourane gas
anesthesia, and monitor your
pet's blood pressure, blood oxygenation levels, respitory rate, and ECG
during anesthesia.
The announcement of the mandatory standard follows the summer introduction of the 2013 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, which advocate the use of
anesthesia and intubation to conduct more thorough dental work and spare
pets from pain
during procedures.