Anaesthesia is a critical part of many veterinary procedures – from advanced imaging to complex surgery. At MediPaws, our approach is centred on patient safety and comfort. We tailor every anaesthetic plan to each individual patient and maintain close collaboration across departments to minimise risk and support a smooth recovery.
Advanced monitoring and equipment: continuous monitoring allows our team to detect subtle changes and respond immediately.
Tailored protocols for every patient: anaesthesia plans are customised based on each pet’s condition, procedure, and risk profile, ensuring the safest and most appropriate care.
Expert care for complex and high-risk cases: we regularly manage anaesthesia for patients with underlying disease, co-morbidities, emergency presentations, and specialist procedures.
Integrated pain management and recovery: a multimodal approach to pain relief, combined with dedicated recovery monitoring, helps ensure patients wake comfortably and recover smoothly.
True multidisciplinary support: our anaesthesia team works closely with our other specialist departments to provide seamless, hospital-wide support.
Anaesthesia is very safe when carefully planned and monitored. At MediPaws, every patient undergoes a thorough pre-anaesthetic assessment, and protocols are tailored to their individual health status, age, and procedure.
During anaesthesia, your pet is continuously monitored by our experienced veterinary and nursing team using advanced equipment.
Before anaesthesia, your pet will receive a full clinical assessment. This may include:
This information allows our team to develop a safe, tailored anaesthetic plan.
Your pet is closely monitored throughout the entire anaesthetic by a dedicated team member. Monitoring typically includes:
This continuous monitoring ensures your pet remains stable from induction through to recovery.
No, your pet will not feel pain during anaesthesia.
We use a multimodal pain management approach, combining different medications and techniques to keep your pet comfortable before, during, and after their procedure. This helps optimise pain management, improve recovery, and minimise the amount of each medication required.
Recovery time will vary depending on the procedure, medications used, and your pet’s individual health.
Most pets begin waking up shortly after the procedure and are closely monitored in a dedicated recovery area until they are comfortable and stable. Some patients will go home the same day, while others – particularly after surgery or in more complex cases – will stay overnight for continued monitoring and pain management.
Some patients, such as older pets or those with underlying medical conditions, have a higher anaesthetic risk. However, this does not mean anaesthesia is unsafe.
At MediPaws, we regularly perform anaesthesia in higher-risk patients. Protocols are carefully adapted to each individual, and our multidisciplinary team works together to support the safest possible outcome.
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