Our 21 day old daughter is tongue-tied (ankyloglossia). The doctor wants to do the clip (lingual frenectomy) under general anesthesia by default, and we're uncomfortable with that. Is general anesthesia appropriate by default for this? Should we be concerned?
posted by NortonDC on Mar 23, 2009 - 28 answers

My dog needs his teeth cleaned, we're nervous over the anesthesia. Can anyone calm my fears or even, talk me out of having this procedure done? [more inside]
posted by dearest on Jan 14, 2009 - 21 answers

My baby boy will undergo general anesthesia Thursday. What should I expect when I get him home? [more inside]
posted by Dizzy on May 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Experience with Pump-Head Syndrome? [more inside]
posted by TryTheTilapia on Dec 29, 2007 - 11 answers

How long should it take a femoral nerve block to wear off? [more inside]
posted by sherlockt on Mar 28, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I get past almost dying? Much much more inside [more inside]
posted by SuzySmith on Dec 23, 2006 - 38 answers

Is having "blood work" done to insure a dog is healthy enough to go under anesthesia a traditional and necessary part of having him neutered or did I just fall victim to the veterinary equivalent of "your air filter is dirty, do you want us to go ahead and replace it"? [more inside]
posted by The Gooch on Oct 9, 2006 - 11 answers