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  • Cat Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics

Cat Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics

These videos demonstrate the way anesthesia is administered and monitored at the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance. Included are videos on:

  • Inducing cats
  • Carrying anesthetized cats
  • Monitoring the effects of anesthesia

Inducing Cats

Inducing cats for surgery via an intramuscular injection can easily be done by a single person in a safe and efficient manner. Use the techniques in this video to gently induce feline patients in their cages.

Carrying Anesthetized Cats

Safely monitor, support and carry anesthetized cats from their induction point to the prep area.

Manual Anesthesia Monitoring

Watch to learn simple tips for manually monitoring anesthetic depth. We’ll provide advice on using multiple vital parameters to assess the effects of anesthesia.

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Efficient Flow at Spay/Neuter Clinics

This how-to video illustrates proper medical flow at a spay/neuter clinic.

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Spay/Neuter Patient Identification

This video shows how to customize your spay/neuter clinic’s kennel cards to ensure they contain all necessary information and how to best tag each animal.

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