Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 102-106, April 2008

Clinical Technique: Small Exotic Companion Mammal Dentistry—Anesthetic Considerations

  • Angela M. Lennox, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Angela M. Lennox, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian), Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis, 9330 Waldemar Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208.

Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN USA.

Abstract

Dentistry naturally invokes images of procedures that can and often do produce at least some level of discomfort. Many procedures regularly performed in exotic companion mammals are by nature likely to be at least moderately painful. Modern anesthetic and analgesic agents provide a wide range of choices for protocols chosen to enhance exotic companion mammal patient safety and comfort, and include modalities such as injectable induction and anesthetic agents, and local anesthesia and analgesia.

Key words: dentistry, anesthesia, analgesia, local anesthesia, rabbit, rodent

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00022-0

doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2008.03.007

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 102-106, April 2008

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