Our clinic has just added a new gas anesthetic for dogs called SevoFloTM (sevoflurane). SevoFloTM is the most recently introduced and safest inhalant anesthetic available in veterinary medicine. Sevo provides for a more rapid, and thereby smoother anesthetic induction as well as a smoother recovery period. Sevo also allows for very precise control and adjustment of anesthetic depth. Sevo has minimal effect on the heart and respiration and is highly recommended for senior pets (those over seven (7) years of age) and those pets with known medical health concerns. For more information, please contact us or visit the SevoFloTM page on the Abbott Laboratories Animal Health Web Site.
Benefits of SevoFloTM
Safety - SevoFloTM allows us to adjust the depth of anesthesia both easily and rapidly. It is also compatible with many other intravenous anesthetics, and has minimal effect on the heart and respiration when compared with other inhalation anesthetics.
Speed - Because of its low solubility coefficient, SevoFloTM can quickly enter the bloodstream and can be rapidly eliminated from the lungs.
Ease of Use - With its non-pungent odor, SevoFloTM provides ease of use with mask inductions.
Contact us to find out more about SevoFloTM and to determine if it is the right anesthetic for your dog.
