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ANAESTHESIA , PREANAESTHETIC BLOOD TESTS, AND ANALGESIA

With recent advances in veterinary medicine, anaesthetizing your pet is safer than ever before.

Safe anesthesia does require that we determine your pet's state of health. Aside from a thorough physical examination, a blood test will allow us to detect problems that could interfere with the safety of the anesthetic procedure. Blood tests allow the veterinarian to have a more complete picture of your animal's health, including organ function, and can help rule out conditions such as anemia and infection.

There are different types of blood tests which can be done, including:


Complete blood count or hemogram
Quantitative and qualitative assessments are made about the red blood cells which carry oxygen to the tissues, white blood cells which fight infection, and platelets which are involved in blood clotting.


Biochemistry panel
The basic test measures enzymes that are indicators of kidney, liver and pancreatic function. We also use this test to rule out dehydration, diabetes and electrolyte imbalances.


Special tests
Sometimes your veterinarian will request special tests to evaluate the function of specific organs such as the thyroid and adrenal glands.

Your veterinarian will recommend blood testing before every anesthetic procedure. Not only will it allow us to proceed safely with the procedure but it will also serve as a baseline of what is normal for your pet.


Pain control
There has been extensive research on the recognition and treatment of pain in animals. Veterinary medicine has evolved to the point where we no longer accept pain as a normal post-procedural complication. We have learned that;
  • the best time to treat pain is before the painful event (such as surgery) occurs
  • animals who are pain free recover from surgery more quickly, and with less complications
  • anesthetic levels can be reduced when pain is not a factor during a procedure
We have implemented a comprehensive pain management protocol, and the staff who work with your pet during surgery have been trained to recognize early signs of pain so that the veterinarian can respond to your pet's needs.

Blood tests may be indicated to assess your pet's ability to receive certain pain medications, or to assess how your pet is responding to pain medication that may be required for prolonged periods of time.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding your pet's upcoming surgery or treatment of pain.