Laughter At Cat Making 'Stoned Air Biscuits' After Vet Visit

A social media video that captures how a cat reacted to the anesthetic he'd been administered at a veterinary center has left the internet in hysterics.

The Reddit post, which has been upvoted by 98 percent of the users who engaged with it, shared that the cat had become "stoned" following his trip to the vet. The Redditor, who goes by u/MickStash on the platform, said that the cat had visited the vet's to have his "catheter and blockage" checked out.

He added that the cat "is doing great," while viewers were treated to a clip of him "making biscuits" in his delirious state, which prompted plenty of jokes.

One Reddit user commented: "Stoned air biscuits. I've been there, man."

How Do Pets React to Anesthetics?

Patrik Holmboe, the head veterinarian at Amsterdam's Cooper Pet Care, told Newsweek how anesthetics work on pets.

"Anesthetics in pets is a large topic, and there are certainly many different protocols and medications which can be used. These can vary greatly based on a number of factors, such as the health and age of the cat or dog, the type of procedure being performed and the duration of anesthesia required," he said.

Speaking about dogs, Holmboe said that most anesthetic procedures follow four steps. First, the pup will be sedated, which usually occurs between 30 and 120 minutes before the procedure.

"This is a medication generally given via injection, under the skin. It serves to both calm the animal prior to induction but also to reduce the amount of full anesthetic drugs needed during the procedure itself," Holmboe said.

After the dog has been sedated, it goes through the process of being made fully unconscious.

"It is almost always by injectable medication given intravenously," Holmboe said.

Afterward, the dog will go through a step that Holmboe labels "maintenance," where an anesthetic gas will be delivered to the pet at a constant rate through a breathing tube inserted into the windpipe. Depending on the intensity of the procedure, the level at which the pup receives the anesthetic gas can be adjusted.

Following the maintenance stage, the dog will begin its recovery.

"This is the process of the dog waking up after the procedure is complete. Just like in humans, the dog will be monitored during this stage to make sure things go smoothly and that the animal wakes up safely," Holmboe said.

He went on to explain that most dogs, regardless of their individual breed type, will react similarly to anesthetics.

"The modern drugs used are very good," he said. "They can induce and maintain a surgical level of anesthetic for as long as is required, but once stopped or reversed, the animal can wake up relatively quickly."

What Do The Comments Say?

Since it was shared to Reddit on November 1 by u/MickStash, the post has been commented on more than 120 times.

One user wrote: "He is beautiful."

Another user added: "With paws that big, he's making loaves."

Newsweek reached out to u/MickStash for comment via Reddit.

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