Teeth Cleaning?

[neko1]

The vet said Neko needs his teeth cleaned. He would need bloodwork first and and echocardiogram because he has a heart murmur.

He's not on any medication or anything for the heart murmur and his bloodwork has always come out perfectly.

I'm just concerned because of his age- he's almost 16.

Just not sure if I should do it?:(

[Karen]

If it would prevent future tooth pain and health issues, I'd say go for it, as long as his bloodwork comes back normal, and your vet has an experienced anesthesiologist.

[Medusa]

My Pidge had her teeth cleaned at age 20. As long as there's a competent anesthesiologist there, I'd go ahead w/it if he doesn't have any major health problems preventing it.

[neko1]

Thanks :)

I guess with all of Tama's problems, I've become quite a worry-wart!

[Barbara]

Filou needed teeth cleaning quite often- also when he was in the later stage of kidney failure. The vet used a very light anesthesia (I think it was that propofol stuff) and he got out of it with no problems at all.
Good luck for Tama- Orion sends greetings to his blue friend.