Pet Care Question.

[Sunbiz1]

What is the age of the cat?

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[brett05]

Is it really necessary to spend $350 to clean the teeth of a cat, or am I being "sold" on this one by my Vet?.

They have to use anesthesia, hence the high cost.

I can do it for free, just let me get my car keys....

 

[Sunbiz1]

I can do it for free, just let me get my car keys....

I'll bring him down there, along with an old snowmobile suit 4/body armor.:lol:

To All:

Still on the fence w/this one. I only have 1 yes vote from Ommy...but this was 4/dogs.

 

[DC]

Why do u take a cat to the vet?

Only answer I know is "to put it to sleep"?

 

[Wintermute]

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I am in a similar situation, except they want to charge around $600 for a 15 year old cat. He has gingivitis around the gum line, so this would entail a cleaning, X-rays to determine possible extraction, and of course the anesthesia. Like you I have doubts and am looking at a second opinion. True, dental issues (in humans as well) are a racket sometimes. They pestered me for YEARS about my wisdom teeth. Never problem with them OR a cavity. One of the few things I won the genetic lottery on I suppose. One of the doctors I work with was getting harassed by his dentist about his wisdom teeth, because they "might" become a problem. His told the dentist, "well, if you let me take out your prostate, I'll let you take out my wisdom teeth. Because, you know, your prostate MIGHT become a problem someday." It was never brought up again.

Some things to consider:

- I had a put down an older animal because he stopped eating due to a tooth issue. Lost a bunch of weight before I figured out what was going on, and by then it was too late. Still feel bad to this day for neglecting something I could have prevented.

- Older the cat, higher the chance of anesthesia complications and/or death. May want to get this done now rather than when he's 15.

- Did they bring this up as a routine maintenance? Or were there signs of other issues like gingivitis? What is his overall health and demeanor like? Any past health issues?

- What is your impression of the veterinarian? Satisfied with your level of care? Do they take the time to address issues properly or herd you through just to ring you up?

- Animals won't tell you about pain. By the time you notice something, chances are it has advanced.

- Hard food helps to a certain extent. My cat ate hard food his whole life up until the last few years and he still has gum problems. Even the Science Diet dental nuggets can only do so much.

If I were were, I would strongly consider just getting this done. It will enhance his quality of life now, and avoid problems later.

Hope this helps.

 

[Urblock]

I love my cat but it's a fucking cat.

 

[Monk]

Had to do it for our dog. We even feed it greenies that are supposed to keep their teeth clean. But we paid $250 and they had to pull some teeth

 

[truthbedamned]

Only good cat is a **** cat. Nah actually my neighbor has(I hope) the coolest cat in history. He lays in the middle of the street and makes cars go around him. He won't move. You open your door and he saunters right in. I found him laying in my backyard 2 days ago and picked him up and carried him out front and went to put him down like you would a cat thinking he would run off but he hit the concrete with a thud and did not move. Went and got his owner and have not seen him since. He is 17.

I have a dog that had to have an eye removed for 600 and a fatty tumor removed for 350 Guess it is how much are they worth in your own mind. You can get another cat for free. But it won't be that cat. If you love him spend the money......if he is just a cat remember you can get real drunk for 350.

 

[Urblock]

Bearsbud the cat.

 

[HeHateMe]

Yeah, I got way better cat stories than that, but there's no forum for them.

 

[Urblock]

Animal Forum.

 

[HeHateMe]

Animal Forum.

Stop trying to get me banned.

 

[HeHateMe]

I live blogged a cat story on here once. Mick ole and botfly were there.

 

[Xuder O'Clam]

Hippopotamus, Elephant, or Rhinoceros?


I should start a new thread.

 

[HeHateMe]

Hippopotamus, Elephant, or Rhinoceros?


I should start a new thread.

At first I was hippo, but learned that elephant are the most benevolent creatures in africa and asia. They will try to assist other species in distress.

Rynos? One of those ******* sprayed me and my daughter with piss one time. ****. That.

 

[Urblock]

I would go with dolphin.

 

[HeHateMe]

I would go with dolphin.

They helped get rid of mines in the Persian gulf. True story.

 

[JLeigh34]

Had to do it for our dog. We even feed it greenies that are supposed to keep their teeth clean. But we paid $250 and they had to pull some teeth

I'm going to end up spending a small fortune on toothbrushes with my dog, but I brush hers a couple times a week. And she maims the poor toothbrush every time but I don't want her to have an ouchie mouth.


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[Warrior Spirit]

I'm going to end up spending a small fortune on toothbrushes with my dog, but I brush hers a couple times a week. And she maims the poor toothbrush every time but I don't want her to have an ouchie mouth.


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You're doing it wrong.

 

[JLeigh34]

You're doing it wrong.

How so, Spartie-pants?


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