It is important that you know that for any anesthetic procedure, pre-anesthetic blood work is strongly recommended. Such blood testing is performed to check the kidneys, the liver, blood sugar and protein levels. As well, red and white blood cell information is determined.
All of the blood work parameters allow us to minimize the risks to your pet that can be associated with anesthesia. We generally recommend more extensive blood testing for our senior patients as they are in a higher risk category prior to surgery.
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