Kirbybirby,
My vet does a general wellness panel to check organ (liver, kidneys etc) function just prior to any surgical procedure or anesthesia. For my older pets, I bring them in a few days prior to the procedure to get full panels done and sent out to a lab. On my younger dogs, the vet will sometimes just do a mini panel (in-office) the morning of the procedure to check for basic organ function. Based on your pet's age and general health, your vet will help you decide which is best for your pet.
For what it's worth, you have made a good choice to get those teeth taken care of. The risk of anesthesia is - in most cases - much less than the risks that come with dental disease.
Diana |