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My dogs are given premedications before they undergo anesthesia. Again this is the reason for the article so people know what a gold standard protocol is and can ask their vets what the deal is. Consumers have choices and vet med is no different. I wouldn't let a vet touch my dog who didn't do a protocol the way Tufts does it. I don't think that vets should use archaic drugs or methods and I don't think consumers should patronize those that do. I fear anesthesia on some level as does everyone but it's a needed tool so I try to remind myself of the facts and real statistics and put it into perspective.