Dental Anesthetic Consent

Our greatest concern is the wellbeing of your pet. Before any sedation is administered, we will perform a complete pre-anesthetic examination to identify existing medical conditions that could complicate the procedure and compromise your pet’s health. There is always the possibility that a pre-anesthetic exam alone will not identify all health problems. This is why blood testing is required prior to anesthesia. This does not guarantee the absence of anesthetic complications. It may, however, greatly reduce the risk of complications as well as identify medical conditions that could require treatment. Comprehensive Blood Panel: This is the most complete blood screen available using our in-hospital laboratory. This panel includes red blood cell counts, white blood cell counts, a check on kidney and liver function, electrolyte levels, and an additional pancreatic function test. If your pet has not had a comprehensive blood screening performed and reported as ‘normal’ within three months of their scheduled anesthesia/sedation, this test will be run the morning of their procedure.

I, by completing this form, (or agent on owner’s behalf) hereby authorize Central Animal Hospital (or its agents or whoever is designated) to perform the above procedure.

In the event of an unforeseen emergency, we will attempt to reach you without delay. Please know that we will take every precaution to ensure that your pet is safe and healthy enough to undergo their procedures today. Any known risks will be discussed with you. However, very rarely emergencies do happen, and we want to know your preference if no one can be reached.