You've probably seen it advertised on a flyer, pinned to a pet supply store bulletin board: "Anesthesia-free dental cleanings for dogs and cats." You looked at it with interest, maybe even some ...

For many pet owners, the mere thought of putting their pet under anesthesia paralyzes them with fear. "Uniformly, people are concerned their pet is going to die," says Dr. Heidi Shafford of Veterinary ...

, advocates of anesthesia-free cleanings argue that anesthesia poses high risk to some animals, and comes with a much greater financial cost. Critics, on the other hand, point out the limited training ...

Nobody wants this to happen but there are situations when the dog is suffering and he/she can only be treated by putting it under anesthesia. But before you do so, make sure you keep these things in ...

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. Dogs should ideally have their teeth brushed daily. If you cannot brush, gauze or even dental wipes can be used to wipe the teeth. This helps remove ...

A: Each veterinary hospital may answer this question differently. I believe veterinarians have a personal responsibility to keep your pet safe before, during, and after each procedure. In my practice, ...

Whenever my columns turn to the topic of pet health, whether it's veterinary dentistry, a recalled drug or how to select a good veterinarian, one subject always generates lots of e-mail and comments: ...

Even in healthy pets, some risk is always involved when anesthetics are given. Potential problems range from very minor (slight decreases in body temperature or elevated blood pressure) to very ...

Q: My dog’s teeth really need to be cleaned, but the thought of anesthesia scares me. How safe is it? Good for you for having your dog’s teeth cleaned! It’s so important for health and comfort. Back ...

Q We are facing an orthopedic procedure on our dog, Choco. We are concerned because he is 11, and has only been under anesthesia once, when he was neutered as a puppy. How do we determine if ...

VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Banfield Pet Hospital today introduced the newest edition of its anesthetic and pain management guidelines and protocols: Anesthesia and Analgesia for ...

A Staffordshire terrier called Dobby has left the internet in stitches after a clip of her reaction to getting anesthesia at the veterinarians' went viral on social media. The post comes with a ...