The very nature of wild animals dictates that most of their handling in a medical setting requires sedation or anesthesia, from a basic clinical examination to other types of medical and surgical procedures. Although the principals of general veterinary anesthesia apply to zoo and wild animals, the physiological differences of each species often requires specific protocols to keep both animal and veterinarian safe. On this show, Dr. Darryl Heard, an associate professor and zoological medicine specialist, shares some of the considerations veterinarians working in this specialty must make when it comes to ensuring positive outcomes in their cases.