ANESTHESIA FOR GERIATRICS Paula Moon, DVM, DACVA Anesthesia Analgesia Because our pets are living longer, it is now almost commonplace to be asked to anesthetize a dog or cat that has reached the extraordinarily old age of 18 to 22 plus years. The normal aging process these animals undergo is associated with physiologic changes that may influence the success of an anesthetic event. Some adjustments in anesthetic protocols are often necessary for such elderly patients.
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