🐾 Did you know that the risk of a dog dying under anesthesia can vary significantly based on their health and the type of surgery they undergo? In a UK study of 150,000 dogs, there were 14 deaths per 10,000 procedures, with 10 of those deaths occurring within 48 hours of the procedure. This underscores the importance of understanding the real risks our furry friends face when they undergo surgery.

🐶 Neutering surgeries in dogs, such as spaying and castration, carry a much smaller risk of death, with only 1 death per 10,000 procedures. However, the difficulty of the surgery can impact this risk, and the overall health of the dog is a crucial factor. When assessing a dog's health for surgery, the ASA score is used, with higher scores indicating a higher risk of death.

🎓 One key takeaway is the importance of understanding the specific risks your dog faces if they require anesthesia and surgery. Considering your dog's health, the type of surgery, and the urgency of the procedure, can help in making more informed decisions about their care.

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00:00 Dog surgery death rate
00:36 Spay-neuter dog death risk
02:28 Surgical death trends
03:37 Surgical risk vs health status
05:49 The risk vs benefit of surgery
06:56 Critical patient surgery risk
07:45 Surgical risk factors
08:46 How to reduce surgical death risk