We all know that putting our animals under anesthesia can be very scary.
This is why preanesthetic blood tests are so important. These tests can help confirm that your pet's organs are functioning properly and can process and eliminate an anesthetic. It can also find hidden health conditions that could put your pet at risk.
Top four reasons to test your pet before Anesthesia:
1.) Enjoy peace of mind. Testing can significantly reduce medical risk.
2.) Detect hidden illness. Healthy-looking pets may be hiding symptoms of a disease or ailment. Testing helps detect this kind of illness so we can avoid problems with the anesthesia.
3.) Reduce risks and consequences. If the preanesthetic testing results are normal, we can proceed with confidence. If not, we can alter the anesthetic procedure or take other procautions to safeguard your pets health.
4.) Protect your pet's future health. These tests become part of your pet's medical record, providing a baseline for future reference.
