There are risks associated with any anesthetic procedure. To help minimize the risk, a pre-anesthetic blood screen will be performed on all patients undergoing anesthesia, unless otherwise indicated by your veterinarian. Selected laboratory tests can help to assess your pet's ability to metabolize and eliminate the anesthetics we administer. In addition, the results may reveal hidden health conditions that could put your pet at risk while under anesthesia. Our hospital laboratory is fully equipped to perform these blood tests and have the results available prior to anesthesia.

NOTE: Intravenous (IV) catheters may be placed in patients undergoing anesthesia. Placement of an IV catheter allows delivery of fluids to assist in maintenance of your pet's blood pressure, hydration and to assist their organs in metabolizing the anesthetic drugs more efficiently. Additionally, in the event an emergency situation develops, an IV catheter allows rapid access for drug administration. (A small area of hair will be clipped for IV catheter placement).

If problems unrelated to the authorized anesthetic procedure are found that require ELECTIVE correction, I may be reached at the following phone number(s).

Please indicate if you would like to have any of the following services performed while your pet is under anesthesia: