Will my dog be intubated for surgery?

Will my dog be intubated for surgery? - Animal Hospital of Statesville

In most of our surgeries, they will be intubated. There are certain minor procedures where they may only have IV anesthesia.

Will my dog be intubated for surgery? - Four Paws at Fulshear Veterinary Clinic

Yes, for major procedures where we need to protect the airway, intubation is performed. This is where we place a breathing tube called an endotracheal tube down the trachea and inflate a cuff to protect their airway.