Large Animal Anesthesia

Question 1

How does large animal anesthesia compare to small animal? (2)

Answer 1

1. Same basic principles of anesthesia apply as with small animals
2. Animals of different species respond differently to anesthetics

Question 2

What do large animals have that requires a lower dosage of anesthetics?

Answer 2

slow metabolism

Question 3

Why is handling and restraining anesthetized large animals critically important? (2)

Answer 3

1. Could hurt themselves from stumbling

2. Could hurt a person by falling on them or stepping on them