4 tough anesthesia and pain talks
Use this quick guide to answer common pet owner questions about their pets' pain management.
Often pet parents are faced with the decision whether to put their pets under general anesthesia. You're likely responsible for explaining these procedures to clients to alleviate some of the fear associated with anesthesia. Here are common questions clients often ask before a pet undergoes an anesthetic procedure-and how to answer.
Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, is a member of the IVAPM, and she is currently pursuing her CVPP. She works as a technician at Rau Animal Hospital in Glenside, Pennsylvania.
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