Effect of prewarming on the body temperature of small dogs undergoing inhalation anesthesia.

Objective: To investigate whether prewarming affects body temperature of small dogs (weighing < 10 kg [22 lb]) undergoing inhalation anesthesia.

Design: Prospective, randomized, blinded clinical trial. Animals: 20 dogs weighing < 10 kg with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I or II.