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i have an 8 year old german shep / lab mix. i have him scheduled for a tooth cleaning and the vet uses ketamine/atropine for anesthesia. Is this relatively safe compared to other methods?
Updated On March 25th, 2020
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 90 lbs
Answered By Rebecca, DVM 139
Veterinarian
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Thank you for using PetCoach. Both of these drugs are commonly and safely used in anesthesia for dogs. Often they are combined with other medications or inhaled anesthesia. If you have concerns about anesthesia, I recommend discussing those concerns with Oso's veterinarian. Doing things such as preanesthetic bloodwork and fluid therapy while under anesthesia can help identify or minimize anesthetic risks.
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