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Tranquilization or sedation is used to calm an animal under various conditions. The animal remains awake or may ‘sleep’ but is easily aroused when stimulated. Pet owners frequently request sedation for their animals during travel, thunderstorms, fireworks, etc. Sedation and tranquilization are not without risk and each animal should be assessed prior to dispensing these medicines.
We may use sedation to assist in performing some procedures on hospitalised patients. Some radiographic and ultrasound procedures are done under sedation, as this improves patient comfort and safety, as well as better results. Some animals can be so worried and upset by the hospital environment that it is simply kinder to help them to be relaxed.
We may use sedation to assist in performing some procedures on hospitalised patients. Some radiographic and ultrasound procedures are done under sedation, as this improves patient comfort and safety, as well as better results. Some animals can be so worried and upset by the hospital environment that it is simply kinder to help them to be relaxed.
