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    Barn Dogs

    Aug 27, 2019 3 minutes

    ELDER CARE

    Weighing the risks of general anesthesia

    Q: My 11-year-old Jack Russell terrier needs to have some dental work done. He otherwise is in good health but I’m scared of anesthesia at his age. Do the risks of complications outweigh the risks of dental problems at this age? Is there a safer anesthetic protocol for older dogs?

    A: I certainly understand your concern: It is scary to leave your older dog at the veterinary

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