Term: Northern fur seal, Description: The largest fur seal in the northern hemisphere, Question: Is a northern fur seal needing emergency surgery in July likely a safe anesthesia candidate?, Answer:Yes
Fact1: Northern fur seals fast throughout the mating season Fact2: It is recommended that patients, including animals, fast for a time before surgery that requires anesthesia  Fact3: Peak mating season for northern fur seals occurs in June and July 