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Like you, our greatest concern is the well-being of your pet. In order to minimize the risks of any anesthetic procedure, we consider a full physical examination, a preanesthetic blood profile, and an ECG absolutely necessary. Abnormalities which could alter, complicate, or contraindicate the anesthetic procedure are our primary concern. These precautions are similar to those taken by your own physician if you were to have an anesthetic procedure.
*Physical Exam:
The preanesthetic physical examination addresses your concerns and any medical concerns important to your pet.
*Preanesthetic Blood Profile:
Blood tests are standardized according to species & age. Abnormal blood test results could suggest an underlying disease or an organ dysfunction not evident on the physical examination. Normal blood test results indicate a good physiological / metabolic state and serve to establish a baseline for future comparison.
Canine & Feline Standard Preanesthetic Test Procedures:
Profile#1 Healthy Patients 0-8 Years of Age
Includes: BUN (Kidney)
Glucose (Blood Sugar)
ALT (Liver)
ALKP (Liver)
Total Protein (Hydration)
Creatinine (Kidney)
Electrolytes (Na+, K)
CBC (Anemia, Infection , ability to clot)
Profile #2 Patients over 8 years of age or patients with questionable health status
Includes all of the tests in Profile #1, plus:
Calcium
ALB (Protein)
Cholesterol
Amylase (Pancreas)
Phosphorus (Kidney)
Total Bilirubin (Liver)
Blood pH and oxygen level
Profile #3 Cats over 12 years of age or patients with questionable health status
Includes all of the tests is profile #2, plus a thyroid level test
*ECG (Electrocardiogram):
An ECG is performed on each patient prior to anesthesia to determine the rate, rhythm, and electrical activity of the heart. Understanding the electrical conduction of your pet's heart is critical to a safe anesthetic procedure. The ECG may discover a concern(s) which can't be detected on a physical examination or through the blood tests.
This protocol minimizes the risks of your pet's anesthetic procedure. State of the art facilities, equipment, and anesthetic protocols enable us to make this commitment.
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