Cat Not Eating, Had HIm at Vet a Few Weeks Ago for Episode of Vomiting

[LTS3]

 
Not nearby, I could take him to Tufts or Cornell, but I probably wouldn't reading some of the reviews.  I wonder if I could ask her if she could consult with a specialist after the dental xrays are taken.  They actually do that for the regular xrays which I like even though it is an extra fee.  My fear is them not being vigilant enough in figuring out what's wrong and missing something.  It puzzles me that dentists have to spend 3 years in speciality training and now your average vet is doing dental diagnosis. 

Is Angell Animal Medical Center an option? You mentioned Tufts which is in the same sort of general area. At the least, your vet can consult with an Angell vet about your cat. Here's the info: http://mspca.pub30.convio.net/vet-services/angell-boston/boston-referral-services.html

 

[reba]

Yeah I saw something like that - this woman is associated with Tufts.  I thought I would just ask her if she could consult with a specialist about the dental radiographs the same way they consult about the xrays.

http://www.veterinarydentaleducationcenter.com/

 

[LTS3]

 
Yeah I saw something like that - this woman is associated with Tufts.  I thought I would just ask her if she could consult with a specialist about the dental radiographs the same way they consult about the xrays.

http://www.veterinarydentaleducationcenter.com/

I have not heard of this particular vet dental place. Looks interesting

I only use Angell and the dental vet there is great

I'm sure he would have no problem consulting with your vet about dental radiographs.

 

[riley1]

Hope you can get this resolved.  It is so hard when the vets don't know what is wrong.  I usually would pay $500.00 for teeth cleaning but that included:  blood tests, urine tests, IV rather than subQ fluids & an antibiotic shot.  I think that 500 - 700 is a bit high unless they were doing something special. I am curious as why the first vet didn't check the teeth & mouth for problems when you first went in.  That was the first thing my vet did when my kitty didn't eat.  Hopefully, it is just the teeth & fixable. 

 

[reba]

Actually the first thing they did was get me a quote for the cleaning. She gave him an antibiotic shot and the bad breath went away. I had been saving to get his teeth cleaned in February, but then ended up with another 700 bill from the e clinic when he got so sick and collapsed. It might be cheaper now that he's had all that blood work. I think their prices are high, but I also think they have a service model that justifies it. They let you email the vet directly and all apps are scheduled for 1/2 an hour. This as opposed to the follow up visit I just had at another vet for my it'd kitty and she literally saw him for less than 5 minutes and charged me $50.

 

[reba]

Well if you have first hand knowledge of him that's a great recommendation Riley. Thanks,