The Vet Practice

Many People Worry about Old Pets undergoing Anaesthetic

Should this really be a concern?

The truth is that anaesthetic risk has been greatly reduced nowdays through the availability of a range of safe anaesthetic drugs. This means specific drugs can be selected based on the individual needs of the patient.

With anaesthesia - there is no such thing as a "one size fits all" approach. An anaesthsia and pain management protocol can be tailored to your pet's specific needs.

Taken into account is:

• Age
• Pre - existing medical conditions
• Health of vital ogans such as the heart, liver and kidneys
• Weight

The recommended pre-requisites for all senior pets undergoing surgery however are:

• A pre - anaesthetic blood test which provides important information about your pet's internal health
• Intravenous fluids - administered for the duration of the procedure

So don't let your pet's age mean they have to put up with uneceesary pain or discomfort due to fear of surgery.

We have performed many operations on older pets over the years which has given them an improved quality of life they would otherwise not have been able to enjoy.