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Hello! Gracie (age 8) had her first dental cleaning today, and required one extraction. Otherwise, per the vet, her teeth are in good shape! :-)
The vet sent her home with transdermal codeine (5mg/dose), which she's to get twice a day for the next five days. Is this a typical pain med given for dental work in cats? I ask only because it's an opioid and seems like a pretty strong option, especially for an extended period.
I *have* emailed my vet to ask about it (I didn't actually get a chance to chat with her when I picked Gracie up), but while I wait to hear to back I thought I'd float it here, as well, to see what other people's experiences have been.
Thanks in advance for any insight! :-)
The vet sent her home with transdermal codeine (5mg/dose), which she's to get twice a day for the next five days. Is this a typical pain med given for dental work in cats? I ask only because it's an opioid and seems like a pretty strong option, especially for an extended period.
I *have* emailed my vet to ask about it (I didn't actually get a chance to chat with her when I picked Gracie up), but while I wait to hear to back I thought I'd float it here, as well, to see what other people's experiences have been.
Thanks in advance for any insight! :-)