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Intraperitoneal lavage technique for dogs and cats INDICATIONS: Feline and canine ovariohysterectomies. (This technique may be more effective than mesovarium block because analgesia will be provided at both the ovarian and uterine surgical sites.) INSTRUCTIONS: Select and calculate the full dose of a local anesthetic, i.e., lidocaine (cats = 2–4 mg/kg, dogs = 4–6 mg/kg), bupivacaine (cats = 1 mg/kg, dogs = 2 mg/kg), or ropivacaine (cats = 1 mg/kg, dogs = 2 mg/kg). If necessary, dilute the drug with saline–the total volume needs to be a minimum of 0.4–0.6 mL/kg to lavage or bathe the entire abdominal cavity. Immediately after making the incision or after completing the abdominal procedure but before closing the incision, “bathe” or “lavage” the peritoneal cavity with the local anesthetic by instilling it into the abdomen through the incision (literally just squirting it in the abdomen).* Close the incision as usual, leaving the local anesthetic in the abdomen.

Once the initial plan is formulated, pertinent information regarding the anesthetic procedure and pet-specific risk factors should be discussed with the pet owner

As these guidelines emphasize, no two dogs are alike, and their veterinary care should be as individualized as they are. Each dog’s age and lifestyle factors should be considered by the veterinary team when making recommendations—including those related to spaying and neutering. This web conference delves further into this aspect of the guidelines. Available at no charge, this course is facilitated by Phil Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS, who will provide in-depth direction on the ideal age to spay or neuter dogs and puppies to ensure their highest level of care.

Resources  from the 2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines   for both pet owners and veterinary teams.

The guidelines are an update and extension of the AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines published in 2012. A noteworthy change from the earlier guidelines is the division of the dog’s lifespan into five stages (puppy, young adult, mature adult, senior, and end of life) instead of the previous six. This simplified grouping is consistent with how pet owners generally perceive their dog’s maturation and aging process and provides a readily understood basis for an evolving, lifelong healthcare strategy.

This tool is designed to stimulate conversation between veterinary teams and pet owners, as they work together to create individualized vaccine protocol for each cat.

References for the 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats .

References for the 2019 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines .

Affiliations and contributing reviewers of the 2019 AAHA Canine Life stage Guidelines.

This executive summary provides selected highlights of the extensive information and recommendations in the 2021 AAHA Working, Assistance, and Therapy Dog Guidelines