Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Anesthesia for the dog with heartworm disease: a brief, practical review.
- Journal:
- Parasites & vectors
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Quandt, Jane
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Dogs with heartworm disease may present for procedures that require anesthesia. This article is a brief, practical review of anesthetic techniques for dogs with heartworm. Dogs with heartworm, such as in a shelter that undergo spay and neuter procedures, may be safely anesthetized prior to heartworm treatment. The dog presenting with caval syndrome may require emergent anesthesia for extraction of the heartworms; anesthetic drugs and potential adverse effects are discussed. The anesthetic agents that have been used are discussed.
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