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How Safe is Anesthesia for Your Pet?

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How Safe is Anesthesia for Your Pet?

Your pets are members of your family and count on you to provide them with quality healthcare. At All Friends Veterinary Hospital in East Islip, NY, we understand that and we treat your pets as if they were our own. Whether you are looking for wellness care or have an emergency, we will do our best to make sure that you and your pet are comfortable and well cared for.

Uses of Anesthesia 

Anesthesia is used to make sure that your pet remains still and will not feel any pain as a surgical procedure is performed. It is important for the success of the surgery that your beloved pet is relaxed and quiet. Anesthesia is used during routine procedures such as dental cleaning as well as during emergency surgery. For pets who are in good health, being placed under anesthesia is incredibly safe.

Effects of Anesthesia

After your pet has received anesthesia, he or she may experience some after-effects that will take a few hours to wear off. Your pet will be made comfortable as they wake up from anesthesia. They may experience some residual grogginess and sickness, but these symptoms should dissipate quickly. Your pet’s vitals will be carefully monitored while under anesthesia to ensure their safety.

When it comes to any procedure, you need to weigh the benefits against the potential risks. In the case of an emergency, anesthesia may be needed to save your pet’s life. Alternatives to anesthesia may be an option. By taking as many precautions as possible before getting anesthesia you can minimalize the risk for your pet.

Veterinarian in East Islip, NY

While putting your pet under anesthesia can be unsettling, there are times when it will be necessary. At All Friends Veterinary Hospital, we have years of experience safely and effectively working with pet anesthesia. If you have any questions about anesthesia or would like to schedule an appointment, call us at (631) 277-8700.

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Office Hours

Monday:

8:30 AM

5:30 PM

Tuesday:

8:30 AM

5:30 PM

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

8:30 AM

5:30 PM

Friday:

8:30 AM

5:30 PM

Saturday:

8:30 AM

2 PM

Sunday:

Closed

Closed

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Testimonial

  • "I can not say enough about these wonderful people. Dr. Reda is the most compassionate veterinarian I have ever met. My beloved dog passed from cancer, but they were there every step of the way with any questions or concerns, even when they were oh vacation and I was totally distraught about it, they made sure to address my concerns and never made me feel like I was crazy. There should be more people like Dr. Reda and his staff in this business. I am forever grateful for all of you."
    Patricia Schwartz / East Islip, NY
  • "Dr. Reda and his staff are amazing!! Dr. Reda is the most compassionate vet I have ever met. He took wonderful care of a feral cat I brought in today. And Chauntelle was so brave handling this cat..I am so grateful for their expertise and professionalism."
    Jackie S.
  • "I am happy with the veterinarians response to most issues. The staff is kind and caring and they usually see you the day you called. They're always happy to do refills by phone."
    Stephen B.
  • "I had such a good experience when I brought in a feral cat family during a TNR mission that I returned a month later when I adopted two of the kittens. Dr. Reda is simply a wonderful veterinarian. I appreciate his well-informed, holistic approach to treatment. He & his staff take the time to give me plenty of information and answer all my questions, while doing everything they can to minimize any distress and discomfort my cats experienced during the visit. In short, if you are looking for a vet that is highly knowledgeable, accessible, and compassionate, I cannot recommend All Friends highly enough."
    Anna
  • "Dr. Reda and his staff are so thorough and caring with my dog. I've never had a vet that I really trusted before now that makes me feel like my dog and family's best interests are at heart. Thank you All Friends for making everything easier for my dog and family."
    Michelle T.
  • "Best veterinarian! Very pleasant and wouldn't go anywhere else. Staff is very pleasant too."
    Lynn M.
  • "Had a great experience at All Friends Veterinary today.
    Dr. Reda and his staff quickly diagnosed our Dog's issue. They were very accommodating and compassionate. I would highly recommend his services."
    Steven P.

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