This episode goes over Ann and Stacey's tips on a smooth recovery., where it begins and how to plan for it.

Below are some useful references for further reading.

Jones, H., Robson, K., Maddox, T. and Alderson, B. (2023).Incidence of and risk factors for poor recovery quality in dogs recovering fromgeneral anaesthesia—a prospective case control study. VeterinaryAnaesthesia and Analgesia, [online] 51(3).doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2023.12.002.

Costa, Renata S. “Rough Anesthetic Recoveries.” Www.cliniciansbrief.com,1 Jan. 2021, www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/rough-anesthetic-recoveries

‌Rough. “VETERINARY ANESTHESIA NERDS.” VETERINARYANESTHESIA NERDS, 13 Jan. 2025,www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/blog/roughrecoveries.

This episode was inspired by a listener’s request. These anaesthetics bring a whole new set of considerations, so join Stacey and me as we talk through our key points.

For those who want to dive deeper, here are some papers for further reading.

Adshead, S . (2014). Reducing the risk of anaestheticcomplications in patients with brachycephalic obstructive airwaysyndrome. The Veterinary Nurse, 5(2), 78–87.

Galatos, A. , & Raptopoulos, D . (1995).Gastro-oesophageal reflux during anaesthesia in the dog: The effect ofpreoperative fasting and premedication. Veterinary Record, 137(19),479–483.

Lodato, D. , & Hedlund, C . (2012). Brachycephalicairway syndrome: Pathophysiology and diagnosis. Compendium of ContinuingEducation, 34(1–5), E3.

Youens E, O’Neill DG, Belshaw Z, Neufuss J, Tivers MS,Packer RM (2026) “You could get the best of both breeds or the worst of both”:UK public attitudes towards crossbreeding in dogs - with a specific focus onbrachycephalic dogs. PLoS One 21(1): e0336661

Thanks for tuning into Ep 3, Stacey and I talk through our thoughts on pre anaesthetic consideration and what's important to us.

If you have anything extra you would like to say, please email us on vaunmasked@gmail.com.

Here is the ref for the paper talked about in the episode.

Brodbelt, D.C., Blissitt, K.J., Hammond,R.A., Neath, P.J., Young, L.E., Pfeiffer, D.U. and Wood, J.L.N. (2008). Therisk of death: the Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Small AnimalFatalities. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 35(5), pp.365–373.doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-2995.2008.00397.x.