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.
Contributed by Nichola Gaither
from Animal Hospital of Statesville
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.
Contributed by Dr. Meghan Denney
from Four Paws at Fulshear
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