The Dechra Dog and Cat Anaesthesia app is a valuable tool for veterinary professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and practice in the field of anaesthesia. Developed in collaboration with specialist veterinary anaesthetists and approved by the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA), this app provides practical and accessible information for veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, and vet students.

With suggested anaesthetic protocols for 24 procedures in dogs and 15 procedures in cats, the app offers comprehensive guidance for common anaesthesia practices. Each protocol includes up-to-date details on pre-op stabilisation, appropriate premedication options, peri-operative analgesia, and information about induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery. This ensures that veterinary professionals can choose the most appropriate protocol for each unique patient.

The app also features information on 36 commonly used molecules in dog and cat anaesthesia. It provides dosage and administration details, indications, onset and duration of action, contraindications, and side effects. This enables veterinarians to confidently select and utilize the most suitable molecule for each situation.

One of the standout features of the app is its easy-to-use dose calculator, which allows users to quickly calculate the required doses for their patients. Additionally, the app allows users to design their own protocols and save them for future use. Completed protocols can be saved in the favorites folder, emailed for inclusion in patient records, or printed.

As advocates of patient safety, Dechra has included the AVA Anaesthetic Safety Checklist within the app. This further emphasizes their commitment to promoting best practice anaesthesia. The Dechra Dog and Cat Anaesthesia app establishes Dechra as a leader in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, providing unparalleled technical support to veterinary professionals.