Our doctors have years of experience with anesthesia in patients from 10 to 20 years of age. We have literally performed anesthesia in thousands of older patients and with significant comorbidities. This is the wheelhouse of our daily life. We do not believe age is a valid reason to not have general anesthesia and/or perform a complete oral health assessment and treatment. The quality of life is often drastically improved. They are usually standing in 10 to 15 minutes and go home in an hour or two. For those high-risk patients and/or for those pet parents who desire we can arrange to have a board-certifiedTM veterinary anesthesiologist manage the anesthesia.