Anaesthesia in exotics part 1: small mammals

Anaesthesia in exotic species is often viewed as high risk and many nurses may be apprehensive to perform it. However, with careful preparation and monitoring techniques, safe anaesthesia of exotics is possible. This article looks at the principles of anaesthesia in small mammal exotics, and aims to instil confidence in the veterinary nurse to be an advocate for their exotic animal patients.