As pets age they can develop health problems including kidney or liver disease.  Many of these pets may also need procedures that require anesthesia.  Dental care is a very common one.  Understandably, both pet owners and their primary care veterinarians may have concerns about the risk of anesthesia in these patients.  Dr. Barden Greenfield - a veterinary dentist - shares his perspectives about dealing with sick or aged pets who also need anesthetic dentistry procedures.  Learn more about chronic kidney disease in dogs.