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Anesthesia….Need to Know!

Posted on by Dr. Timothy D. Hodge

Published: March 15, 2016 | Reviewed: March 15, 2016

anesthesia_dog_surgery  Almost every pet will need general anesthesia at some point in their life.  With today’s excellent pre-anesthesia physical examinations, modern anesthetic drugs and protocols, advanced monitoring and prompt recovery, pet anesthesia has never been safer.  Read this article by Robert D. Keegan, DVM.

Dr. Keegan is a board certified veterinary anesthesiologist.  Didn’t know those existed in veterinary medicine?  Well they sure do, as well as a host of other specialties.  Dr. Keegan is an
Associate Professor with the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Washington State University.  Click the link below to read Dr. Keegan’s article.

Your Pet is Going to be Anesthetized…

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Veterinary medical information on this page was reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Timothy D. Hodge, DVM, of Harbourside Animal Hospital. Dr. Hodge has been practicing veterinary medicine in the north Tampa Region since 1995 and brings a special interest in internal medicine, dermatology, and holistic care for small animals to his practice. He is also specially trained in animal acupuncture from the Chi Institute.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is educational and is not a substitute for an examination and individualized advice from your veterinarian.