Any unnecessary intrusions may seriously upset the mother and interfere with the birthing process. This may result in an unwillingness of the mother to care for her offspring or injuries to the owner or pet. Putting a pet through anesthesia is a common concern for many owners. Although there is always a slight risk when an animal undergoes anesthesia, the drugs currently used by veterinarians are very safe. It is recommended that your pet has a pre-anesthetic blood panel done before surgery.
Many veterinarians have equipment that monitors heart and respiratory rates during anesthesia.
Therefore, the benefits of having your pet spayed or neutered far outweigh the slight risk involved with undergoing anesthesia. Your veterinarian can discuss any concerns you have about this procedure. All rights reserved.