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My Vet had said my cat needs her teeth cleaned. Since she had recent bloodwork done, I had a month to schedule it, using that same bloodwork that shows she is perfectly healthy. I was so nervous that I stewed about it for a few weeks, but I have decided to have it done. I called and they can do it TOMORROW!!! So now the nerves have set in.
When I was young, our family cat died of kidney disease. Back then it wasn't so promoted to have their teeth cleaned, our Vet never suggested it. Now that I am older I have learned that he would've been healthier, with cleaner teeth. Since the Vet has suggested it, I really needed to consider it.
One Vet a few years back detected something irregular with my cat's heart, so I took her to a specialist who found nothing. Since then, they have found nothing. But I still want to put a note on her chart to use a medication that is gentler on the heart, as I was told they could do that.
I just know at this point that there are risks to both sides. If I don't have her teeth cleaned there is bacteria. If I get her teeth cleaned and make a commitment to help maintain her teeth afterwards, I think that's the best option. She will just have to get used to having her teeth brushed, and get some raw chicken occasionally, as well. Man, I am so nervous!!!
I don't know why, I guess I was young and didn't realize that whenever a cat is "fixed" they undergo anesthesia. So she has been through it before as a young cat...I am a nervous wreck.
She had her rabies and distemper shots a few weeks back and was sick for awhile from them, but now she is feeling better. She SO hates going to the Vet, I sure wish I could explain to her why it is necessary!
When I was young, our family cat died of kidney disease. Back then it wasn't so promoted to have their teeth cleaned, our Vet never suggested it. Now that I am older I have learned that he would've been healthier, with cleaner teeth. Since the Vet has suggested it, I really needed to consider it.
One Vet a few years back detected something irregular with my cat's heart, so I took her to a specialist who found nothing. Since then, they have found nothing. But I still want to put a note on her chart to use a medication that is gentler on the heart, as I was told they could do that.
I just know at this point that there are risks to both sides. If I don't have her teeth cleaned there is bacteria. If I get her teeth cleaned and make a commitment to help maintain her teeth afterwards, I think that's the best option. She will just have to get used to having her teeth brushed, and get some raw chicken occasionally, as well. Man, I am so nervous!!!
I don't know why, I guess I was young and didn't realize that whenever a cat is "fixed" they undergo anesthesia. So she has been through it before as a young cat...I am a nervous wreck.
She had her rabies and distemper shots a few weeks back and was sick for awhile from them, but now she is feeling better. She SO hates going to the Vet, I sure wish I could explain to her why it is necessary!
