Anaesthesia

Our machines allow very acurate anaesthesia levels to be maintained constantly, with a rapid, gentle recovery...

After the initial induction of an anaesthetic, the safest method of maintaining anaesthesia is via a gas, which is administered by a machine, in oxygen, via a tube inside the wind-pipe. (an endotracheal tube, or e-t tube).

We use this method at all three surgeries and we have 8 machines for this purpose. This allows very acurate anaesthesia levels to be maintained constantly, with a rapid, gentle recovery. It is the best and safest method for your pet and is monitored constantly by a trained nurse!

To be even safer, we use Isoflurane, for all gaseous anaesthetics at all three surgeries, along with propofol for the induction. This combination is recognised as a "Gold Standard" for all pets. You are worth the extra investment! - and your pet will feel the difference by feeling better and looking brighter afterwards.

Some procedures may only need sedation and for this we use a reversible agent, administered by injection. This is not necessarily the best method for higher risk pets, as a general anaesthetic, using the above drugs, is usually safer. Please be advised by us.