Quote Originally Posted by kimlovescats
I have spoken with my vet twice about removing his teeth, and she just will not do it. She says it can be very long and complicated, especially since his teeth themselves are in such good shape. She did a dental cleaning on him a couple of months ago, and she said his teeth are so well-rooted that it would be very hard to get them out. Also, she said that if you take the canine molars out, that there can be a large portion of the roof of their mouth to cave in and leave a huge gaping hole. I told her that I had several friends whose cats had all their teeth removed, but she just is dead set against it. I trust her so much, I would hate to go behind her back and get someone else to do it ... especially if something awful happened!
My KiKi died I think because of an open wound from pulling a canine out.My vet said it was Cancer of the mouth but I think it got infected.I feel horrible about it not knowing.I had him, 19 years but to be in that kind of pain.
So I understand that.Things can happen.I understand why your vet won't do it.