Safe and effective anesthesia of dogs and cats rely on preanesthetic patient assessment and preparation. Patients should be premedicated with drugs that provide sedation and analgesia prior to anesthetic induction with drugs that allow endotracheal intubation.
Anesthesia Training Protocols
Anesthesia training protocols for veterinary practice staff.
Anxiolytic, Sedation, and Premedication Drug Combinations
Use this chart to determine which drug-class combinations may benefit your individual patients based on their health, demeanor, and the reason they require medication, including simply to calm their nerves.
Fasting and Treatment Recommendations for Dogs and Cats Prior to Anesthesia
Fasting and treatment recommendations before anesthesia for dogs and cats.
Sometimes, IM induction protocols are necessary in healthy patients. Making that choice and picking a protocol are some of the many decisions required for a smooth anesthetic event. Review these combinations and consider which might be the most beneficial for each patient.
Intravenous Induction Protocols for Dogs and Cats
Choosing an ideal IV induction protocol is one of the many decisions required for a smooth anesthetic event. Review these combinations and consider which might be the most beneficial for each patient.
Pre-anesthesia Client Questionnaire
Use these questions with pet owners the day of a procedure to ensure their pet is ready for anesthesia