Safe Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring

Anesthesia, patient monitoring, and pain management may vary between clinics. The cost of anesthesia and anesthesia monitoring is usually more expensive when thorough safety measures are performed. We use the safest anesthesia based on your cat's breed, age, health, and the procedure performed.

At the Cat Care Clinic, anesthetized patients are monitored by certified technicians, the doctor does all surgical and dental procedures, and another technician is always available to chart your cat’s response to anesthesia and to perform blood pressures every 5 minutes – the best way to monitor the patient’s level of anesthesia. We also have pulse-oximetry to measure heart rate, EKG, oxygen level, and respiratory rate. Following anesthesia is an important time for monitoring too and we make sure your cat receives the needed attention during this time.

Surgery

To maintain a sterile environment for our surgeries, we have a dedicated surgical suite that meets AAHA standards. All instruments are smaller and easier on the tissues as we only need surgical instruments for cats. As with all anesthesia, a certified technician or “surgical nurse” who is trained in anesthesia and pain management is with your cat from the time anesthesia starts to full recovery.
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Hospitalization: Our Technicians provide excellent nursing care should your cat need to be hospitalized. Family visits are welcome during these times.