Any anesthetic is a risk, but that being said we do everything we can to minimize the risk. We perform a physical exam, including temperature and auscultation of the heart. We recommend preanesthetic testing before surgery in all patients and it is requires in any pet over 5 years of age. Intravenous fluids are also recommended during anesthesia as they help maintain blood blood pressure. Your pet is attached to a monitor during surgery which will assess respiration, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygenation and body temperature. During the procedure, a veterinary technician will continually assess your pet’s vital signs to help prevent any anesthetic risk. We also provide appropriate pain medication during recovery. The pets are closely monitored in our intensive care ward of the hospital as they are recovering from surgery, and for 3-6 hours post operatively.