Anesthesia in kittens a review of the literature with stress on the possibilities in Belgium

Peeters, Els; Porters, N; Bols, PEJ; Nelissen, M; Moons, CPH; de Rooster, H; Polis, I

doi:10.21825/vdt.v81i3.18349

Anesthesia in kittens a review of the literature with stress on the possibilities in Belgium

Author:

Peeters, Els

Porters, N ; Bols, PEJ ; Nelissen, M ; Moons, CPH ; de Rooster, H ; Polis, I

Keywords:

anesthesie, kitten, Science & Technology, Life Sciences & Biomedicine, Veterinary Sciences, DEVELOPMENTAL-CHANGES, NEUTERING 6-WEEK-OLD, BREATHING PATTERN, PEDIATRIC CAT, SPAY-NEUTER, MEDETOMIDINE, BUPRENORPHINE, SEVOFLURANE, RECEPTORS, HYPOXIA, 0707 Veterinary Sciences, 3009 Veterinary sciences

Abstract:

In Belgium, elective surgical procedures in very young small animals are rarely performed. Consequently, most veterinarians have little experience in anesthetizing pediatric patients. This article describes potential problems of anesthesia in kittens, which are mainly linked to their specific anatomy and physiology. Additionally, some practical anesthetic protocols are highlighted. Combinations with ketamine are practical, economical and efficient options.