A New Era of Inhalation Anesthesia for Dogs and Cats — LOCMEDT Empowers Pet Coagulation Testing

On May 1, 2026, four agricultural industry standards including the Technical Specification for Inhalation Anesthesia Operation in Dogs and Cats (NY/T 4825—2025) issued via Announcement No. 976 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will be officially implemented, marking the official start of a new standardized and regulated era for inhalation anesthesia in dogs and cats.

Clause 5.2.4 of Standard NY/T 4825-2025 stipulates that laboratory examinations must include routine blood tests and biochemistry tests, with blood gas, coagulation, urine routine and other tests required when necessary. This regulation elevates coagulation testing from an overlooked optional item to an essential safety prerequisite for preoperative evaluation, underscoring the undeniable importance of coagulation testing to pet medical safety.

As an innovator deeply engaged in the animal diagnostics industry, LOCMEDT Technologies has precisely aligned with the new industry regulations. Leveraging its stable and mature POCT detection platform, the company launches the Coagulation Panel 4, delivering tailored preoperative coagulation testing solutions for pet medical institutions.

The coagulation panel 4 is a critical combination for coagulation function assessment. By testing Thrombin Time (TT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), Fibrinogen (FIB) and Prothrombin Time (PT), it enables systematic evaluation of the intrinsic, extrinsic and common coagulation pathways. Its application scenarios cover preoperative bleeding risk screening, differential diagnosis of acute hemorrhagic diseases, preoperative hemorrhage risk assessment, and anticoagulation therapy monitoring. It delivers far higher specificity and sensitivity than single coagulation indicator screening.

The implementation of the new standards transforms inhalation anesthesia for dogs and cats from "high-risk empirical practice" to "controllable and predictable management", effectively reducing anesthesia risks and safeguarding pet medical safety. Keeping pace with industry standards, LOCMEDT Technologies will continue to support pet health testing, and collaborate with the industry to build a new ecosystem of scientific, safe and standardized pet healthcare.