• No access to food for at least 12 hours before anaesthesia.
  • No water for at least 2 hours before anaesthesia.
  • During the morning walk before the anaesthesia appointment, do not let the animal pick up anything outside — grass, leaves, twigs, rubbish.
  • Before anaesthesia, a veterinarian will examine the patient and measure all vital signs.
  • If no blood tests have been done in the past few days, it is recommended to run a pre-anaesthetic and pre-operative minimum of blood tests before anaesthesia and surgery, confirming that your pet can be safely anaesthetised and operated on.
  • The anaesthesia itself has several stages: first premedication is given — an agent that reduces unwanted reactions to the anaesthetic and supports the vital functions. Then an intramuscular anaesthetic is given for relaxation, followed by an IV catheter through which fluids are given and intravenous anaesthesia is introduced, allowing intubation — the placement of a tracheal tube through which oxygen and maintenance inhalation anaesthesia are delivered. We work with isoflurane inhalation anaesthesia, one of the safest available.