Inhalation anesthesia is the main method used for maintenance of anesthesia in dogs. One of the most importantdrawbacks of this technique, however, is that it pollutes the environment. Total intravenous anesthesia,or TIVA, can provide a valuable alternative to this method, an alternative whereby several different drugsor drug combinations and different means of administration can be used. Despite the existence of various options,a continuous rate infusion (CRI) of propofol or alfaxalone seems to be the most obvious choice in dogs.Just as with inhalation anesthesia, endotracheal intubation and the administration of oxygen is highlyrecommended during TIVA. The possibility for artificial ventilation must also be taken into consideration. Themain disadvantage of TIVA seems to be the higher cost, especially in large dogs and during long-lasting interventions.