Anesthesia is a medical procedure used to induce unconsciousness and alleviate pain in dogs during surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, or dental work. Essentially, it is a controlled and temporary ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male in pretty decent health, as far as I know. I had an ultrasound due to some lower abdominal discomfort. The ultrasound did not show any reason for the pain, ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I just had surgery on my right shoulder, and the day following, I began vomiting and having gas every time I ate. My doctor blames these events on the anesthesia during my four-hour ...

While epidurals are generally safe, they still carry a degree of risk and some side effects, including headache, soreness, and a decrease in blood pressure. In rare situations, they may also result in ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 75-year-old male in pretty decent health, as far as I know. I had an ultrasound due to some lower abdominal discomfort. The ultrasound did not show any reason for the pain, ...