Is this Young “Healthy Cat” Healthy Enough for Anesthesia?

Welcome Fellow Anesthesia Enthusiasts!

This month’s topic is Anesthesia for the Healthy Feline Patient.

As we know, cats are not simply small dogs. They have unique physiology and demeanor characteristics that require adaptation of our general anesthesia principles.

This is where we focus our attention during the feline anesthesia mentorship month: we explore how to customize our approach to anesthesia for our feline patients without straying from our anesthesia safety foundations and principles.

As with the canine anesthesia module, the main video presentation is rounded out with additional stand alone video shorts that delve into feline specific anesthesia topics in more detail and can serve as practice tips.

One truism for me through my entire career has been that I learn most when things don’t go as planned. And so it may be for you. You are welcome to post about challenging or unusual feline anesthesia and analgesia experiences as you progress through this month’s subjects.

Your posts will make great launchpads for discussions. And chances are that your colleagues are dealing with similar matters. We enjoy hearing from you so don’t be shy.

Note the date for this month’s live feline anesthesia Q&A webinar, which is Thursday, April 30 at 1 PM Toronto Time.  It’s a great chance to continue our discussions about feline anesthesia observations as well as ask questions, review upcoming cases, explore myths and clarify concepts.

Nancy Brock DVM