How long does anesthesia last for a cat?

That depends on the type of anesthesia used, of course. A lot of other factors go into that. In general, when pets come into the Animal Hospital of Statesville, and they're anesthetized, it might take 12 to 24 hours until they're back to themselves. That might depend on their age and the length of anesthesia. But you won't have to carry them out of the hospital. They'll be awake and conscious and ready to go home and be by themselves for a little while.

The duration of anesthesia varies depending on the procedure. Neuters might not take as long while spays are more lengthy and invasive procedures. Dentals depend on the grade and the amount of dental work that has to be done. The specifics can be asked prior to having your cat set up for anesthesia.

The duration of anesthesia depends on what we need to accomplish. A dental procedure may require two to three hours of general anesthesia, while a neuter may only require 10 minutes. As long as we're monitoring and maintaining stable vitals, we can keep the cats under for as long as necessary.