Anesthesia and Monitoring For Dogs

Name: Minimally Invasive Specialty Center for Animals
Address: 19056 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR, 97068, US
Telephone: +15035678835
Rating: 5.0

PREPARATION FOR ANESTHESIA

Withhold food for at least 8 hours prior to your pet’s drop off time. Withhold medications the day of the procedure unless directed otherwise by your care team.
Bring all medications that your dog is currently receiving.
If your dog is on a prescription diet, bring a sufficient quantity for the hospital stay.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A personalized anesthetic protocol and medication plan will be devised by your pet’s veterinary team after reviewing all diagnostic results.
Your pet will be given a sedative, and an intravenous catheter will be placed in a limb.
Medication will be given through the catheter and into the vein to put your dog under anesthesia.
A breathing tube (endotracheal tube) will be placed to administer oxygen and the anesthetic gas to keep your pet anesthetized.
Your dog will be maintained on intravenous fluids as well as medications appropriate for the procedure (such as antibiotics, pain medications and medications to support blood pressure and heart rate).
Your pet’s heart rate, breathing rate, heart rhythm (ECG), oxygen levels, carbon dioxide levels, blood pressure and temperature will be monitored continuously throughout the procedure.
Your pet will stay in the hospital at least 2-3 hours after anesthesia to recover.

POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS

A low blood pressure can occur in older dogs, dogs with systemic disease, or when undergoing prolonged anesthesia. Your pet’s blood pressure will be supported with fluids and/or medications as needed.
An air and/or fluid warming blanket will be used during the procedure to maintain body temperature. Active warming will be maintained until the temperature has normalized.
Rarely, an allergic reaction will occur after administration of a medication. Your pet may be given an injectable antihistamine if indicated.

AT HOME

A pressure bandage may be on your pet’s leg in the location of the removed IV catheter. This bandage should be removed when you get home to prevent complications.
Lethargy, nausea, decreased appetite, and mild behavioral changes are not uncommon after anesthesia. Call MISCA if these signs have not resolved within 24 hours.
You may feed your pet a small meal after being home for 1-2 hours. If your dog refuses to eat or vomits, please wait approximately 8-12 hours before feeding.