Cat undergoing extractions again next week, had heart arrhythmia last year

[tml1991]

My 5 year old cat Lee-Lee is going under to have his teeth pulled next week. His quality of life is bad with these bad teeth and ulcers. I just worry how he will react to going under given he had a heart arrhythmia a year ago. It's a risk, but the bad teeth and ulcers make him not want to eat. Has anyone else had a cat that had an arrhythmia once but was fine going under later on?

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi I haven't, but have you discussed your concerns with the vet?

 

[tml1991]

Hi I haven't, but have you discussed your concerns with the vet?

Been trying to. He's busy

 

[Furballsmom]

I'm hoping that the heart issue was a one-time thing, if that's possible with an arrythmia?

 

[tml1991]

I'm hoping that the heart issue was a one-time thing, if that's possible with an arrythmia?

I have no idea. I was told he will be given a different mix of drugs for the operation this time, more with opioids.

 

[fionasmom]

This is the cat whose extractions were halted last year?

 

[tml1991]

This is the cat whose extractions were halted last year?

Yes. I was afraid to put him under again

 

[tml1991]

Sometimes when he doesn't eat much too, I worry he could have developed fatty liver at some point. I have been worrying a lot about my cat lately.

 

[Furballsmom]

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Keep in mind that cats are incredibly in tune with our emotions, almost like little sponges, and the more calm and relaxed you can be the better for your kitty

 

[tml1991]

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Keep in mind that cats are incredibly in tune with our emotions, almost like little sponges, and the more calm and relaxed you can be the better for your kitty

Not long after I wrote this he ate 4 puree tubes in a row and some chicken. He won't touch his wet food or a high calorie gel that the vet gave me that cats are supposed to love. He just looks at the gel and walks off.

 

[Furballsmom]

Poor guy, --can you add warm water to the food, mix it or even put it into a mixer, and turn it into more of a mousse texture similar to what's in those tubes?

 

[tml1991]

Poor guy, --can you add warm water to the food, mix it or even put it into a mixer, and turn it into more of a mousse texture similar to what's in those tubes?

I'll try that. He has always been a picky eater, which makes this harder. His tooth extraction is Monday. I do worry if he will make it out of it. He had that arrhythmia last year. Although the medication mix will be different this time.

 

[Jaxson’s momma]

Your vet must think the benefits outweigh the risks. Talk to him before the surgery to put your mind at ease a bit. Your kitty will feel a lot better and eat better after the extractions. People who have heart problems have had surgery and come thru fine. I’m sure Lee-Lee will be ok

 

[tml1991]

Your vet must think the benefits outweigh the risks. Talk to him before the surgery to put your mind at ease a bit. Your kitty will feel a lot better and eat better after the extractions. People who have heart problems have had surgery and come thru fine. I’m sure Lee-Lee will be ok

He also mentioned quality of life and living with a mouth full of ulcers and red gums is a painful existence. All the poor cat eats for the most part recently is soft baked chicken and puree tubes. The pain also affects his grooming.