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I've known for some time that my senior cat could use a teeth cleaning, but never had it done because of the cost and because my parents discouraged me (They are of the don't spend money on an animal unless necessary school. I have made mistakes before, the most major one being taking a healthy chicken to the vet because I thought it was egg bound). I took the cat to the vet recently to have lab work done (I was fussing over how to feed both an adult cat and a kitten) to make sure she didn't need a kidney or a diabetic friendly diet.
She naturally mentioned the cat's teeth, but did not want to tackle the surgery unless the cat's eye issue was dealt with first. I was seriously thinking about having the dental work done now, so that the lab work wouldn't have to be repeated. She referred the cat to an opthalmologist for a pupil that doesn't contract (suspected high blood pressure or glaucoma - both eyes look big in my amateur opinion). I knew about the cat's eye issue also, but have never had a work up done for fear that I would spend a lot of money w/o getting a treatable diagnosis in return. I called the specialty office, and was told $95 dollars for the visit. I also found out that I would have to miss work (which I don't want to do), as the clinic does not offer after hours or weekend hours. I thought about it, and think that I would be willing and able to medicate the cat for glaucoma or for high blood pressure, but not to do surgery. My parents, of course, don't think the visit is necessary.
I noticed today that the older cat is a slower at eating kibble and that pieces sometimes fall out of her mouth.
I do have the money for both visits (especially once I get my tax return done), but don't really want to take time off work and go against my parents' advice (I'm an adult, but I live at home so would not be a secret) unless necessary.
My questions for the group. Does it sound like the dental issues are affecting that cat's eating? If so, I think that would make a cleaning more urgent. Also, for those who have taken their cats to an eye doctor did you find that to be a productive visit? Thanks
She naturally mentioned the cat's teeth, but did not want to tackle the surgery unless the cat's eye issue was dealt with first. I was seriously thinking about having the dental work done now, so that the lab work wouldn't have to be repeated. She referred the cat to an opthalmologist for a pupil that doesn't contract (suspected high blood pressure or glaucoma - both eyes look big in my amateur opinion). I knew about the cat's eye issue also, but have never had a work up done for fear that I would spend a lot of money w/o getting a treatable diagnosis in return. I called the specialty office, and was told $95 dollars for the visit. I also found out that I would have to miss work (which I don't want to do), as the clinic does not offer after hours or weekend hours. I thought about it, and think that I would be willing and able to medicate the cat for glaucoma or for high blood pressure, but not to do surgery. My parents, of course, don't think the visit is necessary.
I noticed today that the older cat is a slower at eating kibble and that pieces sometimes fall out of her mouth.
I do have the money for both visits (especially once I get my tax return done), but don't really want to take time off work and go against my parents' advice (I'm an adult, but I live at home so would not be a secret) unless necessary.
My questions for the group. Does it sound like the dental issues are affecting that cat's eating? If so, I think that would make a cleaning more urgent. Also, for those who have taken their cats to an eye doctor did you find that to be a productive visit? Thanks
