With any surgery/anaesthetic/sedation there is always a small risk of loss of life.  Our experienced staff take every precaution to reduce these risks for your pet.  Various monitoring equipment is used throughout every procedure to monitor your pet's heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and temperature. Other potential risks include wound breakdown, swelling, bleeding, seroma (a collection of fluid) and infection.  If your pet is undergoing a procedure please discuss any potential concerns you may have with your vet at the pre-op check.