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Cat Anesthesia

Cat Anesthesia

Cat Anesthesia

Cat Anesthesia

What To Know About Cat Anesthesia

There may be a time when your cat will require a procedure or surgery for his continued health. Knowing the basics about how anesthesia will be is used in cat surgery and the recovery basics will help ease your mind while kitty is under our care.

Anesthesia may be deemed necessary when a procedure needs to be performed where the cat will be immobilized or if the procedure would otherwise cause pain or distress that is beyond what the cat can comfortably tolerate. We want you to feel comfortable with our hospital and staff recommendations. Anytime a cat sedative is being recommended we want to reassure you that our veterinary staff is here to answer any questions and provide any assistance that will make the procedure easier for you and your cat.

We make it our priority to ensure that your cat is in optimal health before any cat surgery is performed. Therefore, our veterinarian will always recommend some diagnostic testing before the procedure to ensure that we have a complete picture of your cat’s physical health.

Why Would Your Cat Need Anesthesia

You will receive a specific set of instructions from your veterinarian before your cat receives anesthesia or undergoes any surgical procedure. We will discuss with you any risks of anesthesia. Here are some things to keep in mind as you arrive with your cat for the surgery:

  • Fasting is recommended the morning of any cat sedatives are administered. No food after midnight.

  • Depending on the type of procedure and your cat’s condition, our veterinarian may recommend additional prescription pain medications while your cat recovers.

  • Ask any questions you may have and our veterinary staff will provide answers and help to ease your mind before or after the cat surgery is performed.

Monitoring Anesthetized Cats

The veterinary surgical team will monitor your cat very carefully during and after the cat surgery is performed and throughout the time that they are under the influence of a cat sedative. After your cat comes out of surgery, our veterinary staff will:

  • Monitor your cat’s heart rate, body temperature, , oxygen levels, and respiratory rate.

  • Make sure your cat is breathing well and resting comfortably

*The risks of cat anesthesia are very low with proper monitoring.

What To Expect As Cats Come Out Of Anesthesia

The veterinary team at Perkins County Veterinary Hospital will continue to monitor your cat’s vital signs, heart rate and temperature as it comes out of surgery, awakens from any cat sedatives used and until your cat is ready to return home. Your cat may need pain medication for several days and you will receive specific instructions before your cat is released. If you should have any questions or concerns, please call Perkins County Veterinary Hospital right away. Some cats may not regain their appetite until the next day. Always follow all instructions given to you by your veterinary team to ensure your cat’s full recovery.

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Can't thank Dr. Jensen enough! Our ​​​​​​​7 week old puppy was scratched in the eye by a cat and she not only told us to come in right away, but preformed emergency surgery that night. The vets closer to us in Ogallala told us they wouldn't be able to see him until the next day; and if that had happened, he would have lost his eye. Very thankful for and impressed by her commitment to help our puppy even with a busy schedule! Wilson is on the mend and will hopefully regain sight. We are very thankful! (Also thanks to the awesome staff for calming me down and answering my many questions!) You guys are an awesome team!
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Dr. Jensen and her staff are 5-Star!! No other place for my 3 dogs and 3 cats. . . . . and I live an hour away from her (ugh!). Having graduated from CSU vet school is a stunning testament - CSU is consistently among the top 3 vet schools in the US.​​​​​​​
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Dr. Jensen excels in patient care and communication with concerned owners. She can make a stressful situation much better by helping everyone understand what is really going on and gets the important info out there right away. The way she handles the animals in her care is a joy to see...she always makes me feel more comfortable.
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I would highly recommend Perkins co. Vet Hospital I adopted my dog there a year ago and I would like Dr.Jensen to know that Mr. Waggs is doing very well other than being a little spoiled.
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