Owners of pets are often concerned about having them undergo anaesthesia. This is where modern anaesthetic agents, monitoring equipment and indeed the skill of the veterinarian come into their own. Gaseous anaesthesia is more safer than conventional anaesthesia and shows faster recovery.

Gaseous anaesthesia (Isoflurane) has less effect on heart and blood pressure and does not rely on being excreted by the liver or kidneys and is therefore safer where the function of these organs is impaired or inadequate. Recovery is also rapid and calm.

We find it particularly useful for very young, sick or elderly patients, exotic animals and birds. However the benefits for the heart, liver and kidneys together with improved and rapid recovery, even in normal healthy patients, are such that we would prefer to use Isoflurane for all surgical operations.

To further safeguard your pet, we are now able to offer pulse oximetry during anaesthesia. This machine monitors the patients pulse continuously and also measures the amount of oxygen in the blood, giving an early warning of any problems, and enabling us to be absolutely certain that the brain is receiving sufficient oxygen during anaesthesia.