Modern anesthesia is generally quite safe. Our veterinary hospitals in Mitchell and Milverton perform a physical examination and run blood tests before all procedures requiring general anesthesia to make sure your pet doesn’t have any hidden health issues. In addition, a veterinary technician will 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 from clinic to clinic. Ask our hospital what they do to protect your pet before, during, and after the use of anesthesia.