So recently my old kitty who is 18-years-young went to the vet after loosing a tooth. The vet checked him out and said he looked FANTASTIC for an 18 year old kitty, except that his teeth look TERRIBLE. Gingavitis, plaque, etc.
I know he has never had his teeth cleaned by a vet, my parents were not well read on cats and so they never bothered, I was too young to know I should do it either. Now the vet agrees with us that he is too old to be put under for the cleaning.
So the question is, is there anything we can do now? My mom is feeling guilty that she never did anything and wonders if even just brushing his teeth would help? Does anyone have any experience with this?
I know he has never had his teeth cleaned by a vet, my parents were not well read on cats and so they never bothered, I was too young to know I should do it either. Now the vet agrees with us that he is too old to be put under for the cleaning.
So the question is, is there anything we can do now? My mom is feeling guilty that she never did anything and wonders if even just brushing his teeth would help? Does anyone have any experience with this?