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Hi everyone! I've lurked on this site for quite some time, but now I find myself seeking opinions regarding my own experience. I'm the proud cat mom of a 13 month old Norwegian Forest Cat and a 2 year old Ragdoll. Recently, my husband and I noticed my NFC's gums were a bit red and inflamed. Upon further inspection, we also found she had some mild tartar build up. Of course, just to air on the side of caution, we decided to make a vet appointment.
To put it simply, we were told both by phone and during our appointment that a dental had to be recommended. We can't just schedule an appointment unless our vet's office deems it necessary. When the vet looked our cat, she told us that she indeed does have gingivitis and tartar. However, it wasn't severe enough for her to do a dental cleaning on her.
My question is, is this normal procedure for dental cleanings? Growing up, I had A LOT of cats (my mom still has 8 LOL). However, dental care was never made a priority. I want to make sure my cats teeth are taken care of and I'd love to hear about other people's experiences. Is it normal for them to leave mild tartar/gingivitis like this? Would it be wise to look for a different veterinarian?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience and/or answer my questions. =)
To put it simply, we were told both by phone and during our appointment that a dental had to be recommended. We can't just schedule an appointment unless our vet's office deems it necessary. When the vet looked our cat, she told us that she indeed does have gingivitis and tartar. However, it wasn't severe enough for her to do a dental cleaning on her.
My question is, is this normal procedure for dental cleanings? Growing up, I had A LOT of cats (my mom still has 8 LOL). However, dental care was never made a priority. I want to make sure my cats teeth are taken care of and I'd love to hear about other people's experiences. Is it normal for them to leave mild tartar/gingivitis like this? Would it be wise to look for a different veterinarian?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can share their experience and/or answer my questions. =)