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My FIV stray has horrendous breath.
The vet, who is not a dental vet, suggested teeth cleaning under anesthesia to do a deep cleaning.
I am hesitant to put him under anesthesia and also the cost is too high.
However, I found a service who does cleanings without anesthesia. I understand it may be more of a superficial cleaning this way, but that may be all he needs since he is a young cat.
They tell me that they will look at the cat's teeth and determine whether he really needs a deep cleaning or if they see anything that requires attention by a dental vet and would not do the cleaning if that is the case. However, one can never be sure they will be honest and may just do the cleaning to make some money and then leave me with a cat with issues unresolved and unknown to me.
Also, they stated the cat does not swallow the tar they remove when I asked about possible infections on a FIV cat from this cleaning. They don't prescribe antibiotics either.
My question to you guys is whether I should go for the superficial cleaning, which will still help him, and ask my vet for antibiotics so he is covered just in case. Or wait until I can have more money and do a deep cleaning, which may take a while. I have 4 cats and I am overwhelmed with the costs of my small rescue operation.
Thanks for any insight.
The vet, who is not a dental vet, suggested teeth cleaning under anesthesia to do a deep cleaning.
I am hesitant to put him under anesthesia and also the cost is too high.
However, I found a service who does cleanings without anesthesia. I understand it may be more of a superficial cleaning this way, but that may be all he needs since he is a young cat.
They tell me that they will look at the cat's teeth and determine whether he really needs a deep cleaning or if they see anything that requires attention by a dental vet and would not do the cleaning if that is the case. However, one can never be sure they will be honest and may just do the cleaning to make some money and then leave me with a cat with issues unresolved and unknown to me.
Also, they stated the cat does not swallow the tar they remove when I asked about possible infections on a FIV cat from this cleaning. They don't prescribe antibiotics either.
My question to you guys is whether I should go for the superficial cleaning, which will still help him, and ask my vet for antibiotics so he is covered just in case. Or wait until I can have more money and do a deep cleaning, which may take a while. I have 4 cats and I am overwhelmed with the costs of my small rescue operation.
Thanks for any insight.