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Scottish Deerhound
DOG· GIANT· Lifespan: 8-11 years
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🏥 Anesthesia Considerations
⚠ Sighthound Anesthetic Sensitivity
Low body fat → prolonged recovery from lipid-soluble agents (thiopental, propofol). Reduce induction doses 25-50%. Use lean-body-mass dosing. CYP2B11 deficiency in Greyhounds = slow barbiturate/propofol metabolism. Prefer alfaxalone for induction. Extended post-anesthetic monitoring required.