Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Anaesthesia in Dog and Cat
Course Code: VCR612
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about dosages, application ways, impact times, advantages and disadvantages of general anesthesia in dogs and cats

Course Content

anesthesia, analgesia, sedation, anesthesia, preparation, premedication, anesthetic agents, intravenous anesthesia, inhalational anesthetic, dissociative anesthetic agents, muscle relaxants, neonatal anesthesia, local analgesia, postoperaratif care in dogs and cats

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zeynep CENGİZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Gains knowledges about Indications and anesthetic agents used for general anesthesia in dogs and cats
2.2. Apply the techniques of general anesthesia is indicated in dogs and cats
3.3. Knows the problems that may occur during general anesthesia in dogs and cats and takes cautions
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5. To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Topal, A., (2005) Veteriner Anestezi, Bursa: Nobel Kitap evi
2.2. Thurmon, J.C, Tranquilli W.J., Benson G.J., Lumb, W.V. (1996). Lumb and Jones’ Veterinary Anesthesia. London: Mosby.
3.3. McKelvey D., Hollingshead W. (2003). Veteriner Anesthesia and Analgesia London: Mosby.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
anesthesia, analgesia, sedation in Dogs
Week 2 - Theoretical
premedication in dogs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Anesthetic agents used in dogs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Total intravenous anesthesia in dogs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Inhalation anesthesia in dogs
Week 6 - Theoretical
Dogs dissociative anesthetic and muscle relaxant agents
Week 7 - Theoretical
Local anesthesia in dogs
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-term exam, Cats anesthesia, analgesia, sedation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sedative and opioid combinations used in cats
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cats anesthetic preparation, anesthesia techniques and premedication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Anesthetic agents used in cats
Week 12 - Theoretical
Total intravenous anesthesia in cats
Week 13 - Theoretical
Inhalation anesthesia in cats
Week 14 - Theoretical
Cats muscle relaxants, Local anesthesia in cats
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment101515
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
3
4
5
3
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026