My pet needs to have surgery. Should I be worried about the anesthesia?

Modern anesthesia is generally quite safe. We offer to perform blood work before anesthesia and highly recommend blood work on animals over 6-7 years old. The blood work allows us to make sure your pet doesn’t have any hidden health issues. In addition, a skilled veterinary technician should be monitoring your pet’s vital signs during the procedure, to ensure your pet’s safety or to catch and treat any potential concerns as quickly as possible. Anesthesia and patient monitoring vary greatly from clinic to clinic. Ask your hospital what they do to protect your pet before, during, and after the use of anesthesia.