Majik had an extraction done ~4 yrs ago. They both did well & hated their soft sided cones(bought pre extraction at petsmart). ask about post op pain control, I had syringes& those worked well for squirting in their mouths.

She is not the most complacent or cooperative cat so I anticipate it will be an ordeal no matter what.

don't have.

I want to do what she needs to be healthy and comfortable, but I don't know how I am going to come up with that money.

Sometimes they offer vet services at a much lower cost.

I am all for being loyal to a good vet, but there comes a time when you have to do what you can. Previously I had a dog that needed eye surgery. Calling around, prices ranged from $300 to 1800. My vet understood we couldn't afford him for the surgery and he coordinated with the surgeon we chose.

Her annual visit with rabies and FLV shot and blood work cost $250. Vet is going to call me today with results of her blood work and to get my decision on the surgery. Will discuss cost at that time.

Cats are meant to eat meat; not grains which convert to sugar. They cause gum and tooth decay; obesity; and cancer. Purina crap.

Dental issues can wreak havoc with the rest of her health. A lot of my cats have had dental work. If her blood work is solid, she'll be fine & you might even find she's in a better mood afterwards. BTW, I have a cat with zero teeth (got her that way from the pound) & she gets by just fine. I found a tiny kibble that she eats without a problem.


Baby Girl is wonderful!

I think she's pretty wonderful too, even if she's a bit self centered. Lol.

I had a back molar knocked loose by a slow-growing wisdom tooth I neglected to get removed twenty years ago. I was terrified of being conscious while someone was in my mouth pulling a tooth. I imagined the process would include pliers and crunching sounds.

It came out like nothing and was painless, and I think they used a thin hook under the gum instead of pliers. The dentist said that teeth that are already loose or damaged for a long time come out pretty easily, and I'd imagine it's somewhat similar for cats. The only discomfort was my jaw was a bit sore from having my mouth open so wide for so long during the process.

I'm sure they would use a general anaesthetic for a cat who doesn't understand what's happening to prevent bites and clawing. Furball hopefully will wake up a bit groggy but none the worse for wear. Your vet should be able to explain everything.

We did have a discussion about GA, she said relatively safe, but always a risk. Hoping for the best.

He was a very happy guy afterwards. He no longer was in pain, and he put on a pound and a half in a couple of weeks because it was so much easier for him to eat.

Good luck with your fur baby!

That would have scared the life out of me to have all her teeth removed. Glad all turned out so well for you.

the biggest surprise was how goofy she was from anesthesia. Be careful they can get in trouble while its wearing off. I thought food would be an issue hard to eat but
nope
Not much recovery some pain med a few days
3 teeth pulled + some receding teeth planned down and super cleaning while under
i had a cat dentist. i think if you can, go with a dental specialist but any way possible, get it done
Most cats are very good at hiding pain
Cats do this naturally for survival reasons in the wild- cant appear weak
good luck kitty

I'll ask about a cat dentist. Thanks for the suggestion.

steps because when she could finally coordinate walking, she walked sideways!
Get the liquid pain syringes for at home if you can .
Your cat may act differently and just sleep off the surgery meds.
I have a scrappy cat . There is no keeping her down even now in old age

My cats and my dog (passed on in 2008) have all had dental cleanings done and they did beautifully. It is so important for their health.

I am also a retired veterinary technician and I have performed thousands of dental cleanings and have assisted in almost as many extractions, root canals, etc (it is illegal in my state for veterinary technicians to do extractions). I have seen it all. It's crucial for their health and can also help with behavior (sometimes bitey pets are that way because their mouth hurts). You can tell they feel better afterward.

Good on ya for taking care of kitty's dental issues. She will do great and feel fabulous. 💜

Advice coming from someone in the profession is very much appreciated.

They would try to eat and then jump back and run away from their food like something just bit them. They had problems similar to those you described. One had some back teeth extracted and he recovered fine, no problems at all and no noticeable difference in his normal routine. He was only about 4 and was in otherwise good health, and just as spunky and ate his dry kibble as usual.

The other one had all his teeth removed and he was quite groggy after I took him home and it took him probably a day to sleep off the anesthesia and the pain meds he was given. He was 12 at the time and I think age may have been a factor in his slower recovery. He wanted to sleep under the blankets at lot, but his temp was normal, and the vet said that was normal and not to be concerned, but I totally spoiled him while he recovered. Since he would eat frequent small amounts when I'd hand feed him, I tempted his appetite with bits of cooked white meat chicken and turkey breast in warm broth, and his favorite, canned tuna for people.

It took him 2-3 days to regain his usual vitality, then he was up and eating his regular food, even dry kibble, and it didn't hurt him to eat like it did when he still had teeth. You'd never know he was totally toothless.

If it has to be done, follow your vet's advice and your kitteh will do fine.

Amazed at your older cats resiliency after having all his teeth removed. Thanks for the encouragement.

to have some back teeth extracted. I am working at saving up the money to do that. I am on a limited income and the best case scenario is $517 and worse case scenario is $680. Even though she is on a limited income also my mother gave me $100 for it and I will put a $100 to it and I think my boyfriend is going to help me with the rest and then I can pay him back as I can afford it. I am unable to afford pet insurance and the problem with pet insurance is you have to pay the full amount up front then wait for them to send what they cover back. I really find that very useless.

Whether its 5 teeth or 10. That's not major surgery. As a former vet tech, I've assisted in that type of procedure.

Had 4 teeth removed on the mini-dachshund last year. I think it cost a couple hundred dollars. His had abscessed and swollen his whole face up. He wore the Cone Of Shame for a week.

Be careful who You select for the dental procedure, the facilities, etc.
I certainly think you should have this done for Baby Girl. Go with a trusted vet.

In my case, I was helping my sister and her service dog by long distance communications.
Went through the first vet, who did a terrible, botched job. Only later (!) did I find out there were multiple complaints on this vet. My sister is disabled, low income, and has few resources. It was very hard to co- ordinate this by phone since I Live and work thousands of miles away from my sister and her service dog.
After the bad procedure, the poor dog developed complications and had to be seen by a second facility. They had to deal with multiple issues: abscess, infections, bone exposure. The poor dog was in excruciating pain. Another surgery had to be done immediately. He is still in recovery, but stable and recovering.
Please take care in the selection of who treats the condition, what procedures are done and the facilities available.
It was lucky my sister's poor dog survived what should have been a simpler process.

After what I recently experienced, I am going to take my 15 yr old cat in for her first evaluation of her dental conditions.

Keep us posted on Baby Girl! Thanks!

I am sorry for the experience you, your sister and especially her service dog went through. Wish you all the best.

On the first vet who did the incompetent procedures. It was truly a harrowing experience. For anyone considering this for their pets I strongly suggest checking online reference sites. Even on Yelp this vet who botched the first dental had many dissatisfied comments. I felt so bad for the pup.
I just checked with my sister and the 14 yr old pup is feeling great today! Much better than before!

She was out of it for several days but now 2 years later is ok. But it was so expensive. A friend of mine has practicially gone bankrupt paying vet bills for all her animals.

It's a catch 20 two you live your pet, you want it healthy but you get put in debt by vet bills.

all the cat toys and beds I've bought for her she has no interest in. Her vet bills have pretty much been for her annual exams and shots. She good and heathy, so I won't deny her the procedure that will keep her that way and relieve her of some possible pain.

although all cats can get them if they live long enough. My old Himalayan tomcat needed two dentals, the last one when he was 11. I provided strained chicken baby food for him afterward but the little shit ignored it and went right for the hard kibble. Cats who have had all their teeth removed still manage kibble, I'm told.

Basically, they'll put her under anesthesia and do what they need to, removing tartar and extracting bad teeth. She'll get some antibiotics and some pain meds at the vet, but probably won't need them when she comes home.

Vets differ when you can pick them up. Some won't let them go until they're completely recovered. Others will release them as soon as they're awake and stable. I was a nurse so I always got my cats back as soon as they woke up. Once home, they'd stagger around drunkenly for a few minutes to half an hour, then go to sleep in an inconvenient place (in front of the fridge, in the middle of the hall, in front of the toilet) and sleep it off. They were fine when they woke up.

Cats never tell us they're in pain until they're ready to die from it. That's why trips to the vet to get things like their teeth looked at are so important.

I'll let everyone know once we're scheduled and then the outcome. This is a first for me, except when she was fixed, so understandably I'm a little nervous.

i think he was fine. ate dry & wet after. think he only had fangs. my cat had this cat thing where they go bad, but they just die. not sure if he lost any before he die of something else.

Been on it since she was a kitten. Tried wet food with her, but she only licked up the liquid and the food itself would dry out. I was concerned if she would be able to handle the dry food after surgery and the vet said it shouldn't be a problem. Does get tuna about 4x a month. Can hear me open that can from a mile away!