Does my dog get anesthesia for a diagnostic imaging session? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
Not always, but there may be certain situations like we mentioned with the certifications of PennHip or OFA, those are required to have anesthesia. Also, if we need to have the pet calmer or more cooperative for the positions they need to be in, some of those positions aren't necessarily natural to them. It's often on a cold table that they may not feel comfortable with. But yes and no is the answer.
Contributed by Nichola Gaither
from Animal Hospital of Statesville
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