Teeth cleaning

[Catlady711]

Same thing for all my cats...! Is it really necessary to have this done? I don't think they would "approve"

If you vet hasn't mentioned needing a dentistry then they probably don't need it yet. Heredity along with diet plays a big factor in when or if your individual pet will need a dentistry and how often.

If your vet says they need one, then it IS important. Like with our own teeth, tartar and plaque get into the gums, and also the bacteria. Once in the gums it spreads to the entire body which if left untreated can even cause heart/liver/kidney problems.

What is really hard at work, is when we have a client that has refused a dentistry time and time again and then have to watch them cry their hearts out when their pet has to be euthanized at a younger age than necessary because of failing heart etc that was totally preventable.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

The results are in. Her teeth are really pretty bad. He showed them to me since I have been unable to get her to show them to me herself and they actually do look painful to me. The call it "Stage II" which means it's way more than a regular plain old cleaning. Stage II Dental is $525.00, but then they give a Stage II discount of $105.00. Why not just make the cost $420.00 and forget the discount part - do people really feel like they're getting more of a deal if the price is jacked up then discounted? Oh well.....we'll save that discussion for another day.

Along with the Stage II Dental, there are anesthesia costs, and a simple extraction is only $15.00. He said he won't know if there needs to be any extractions until he "goes in." If there is more than 3 millimeters of root showing, he'll extract.

He says he's been doing this for 47 years, and I really felt comfortable with him, so I think she's in good hands. I made an appointment for this Thursday. I have to drop her off by 8:15 am and I'll be able to pick her up that same afternoon.

I really hate to do this to her. Poor little girl was so terrified she just let him do what he pleased with her, then went hiding in the corner of her carrier again when he was done poking and prodding. But she'll be so much better off once it's done.

Oh, and the kicker on the quote was the bottom line "Complimentary Pedicure.....$0.00" I wish my dentist included complimentary pedicures when I got my teeth cleaned!

Will let you all know how she does when I get her home again Thursday afternoon.

Sara, it's almost worth the trip to bring her to your vet!

[Edwina's Secretary]

If it is a "complimentary" pedicure isn't the $0.00 rather redundant????

That's like saying "Free -- you pay nothing!"

Ah well...marketing folks...

[Randy_K]

...or a "free gift"

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that Robin's teeth aren't in the best shape but hopefully her teeth cleaning will go well and I also hope that she won't need any extractions. It sounds like she'll be in very good hands. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to keep us updated about her.

[Medusa]

Poor little Robin. She'll feel so much better, though, and so will you. Your bank balance, that's another story. Well, w/your discount, maybe you can get your own pedicure.

[carole]

Just talking about toothbrushes, the vet nurse told me not to buy a special toothbrush for the cat, just buy a babies one at the supermarket, does the same trick and less expensive,mind you i do not clean any of their teeth at this stage, but after they get some dental treatment, i would like to at least try and maintain the treatment and keep their teeth good.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

She's home again, less 4 teeth. Four of them!!!

She was really wobbly at first, so against her protests, I kept her in the carrier for about 2 more hours. After that, I let her out and her rear end didn't immediately flop to the ground, so I figured she was doing better. She wobbled to the litter box and had a nice big pee pee, then headed for the food bowl. I had put some wet food out for her, but she bypassed that and looked for the bowl with the hard food! Needless to say, I grabbed that away from her and put it up where she can't get it for the time being.

So over all she's doing well. Wish I could say the same for her daddy. He always gets so upset whenever the snots need to have anything done. I think whenever I take them in, I should ask the vet for a sedative for daddy too.

Jackie didn't miss her a bit while she was gone, but boy was he curious about her and all the smells all over her when she got back. When she first got home, she was so out of it she just kind of wobbled on past him, but I know she's feeling better now because she is growling and squeeking at him again.

Oh, and the damages weren't as bad as I expected. The final number came in less than the original quote, even with the 4 extractions.

Thanks everybody, for your thoughts and prayers. She is resting comfortably on her daddy's tummy right now. Hopefully that's making them both feel better.

[Cinder & Smoke]

She's home again, less 4 teeth. Four of them!!!

She was really wobbly at first ...

So over all she's doing well. Wish I could say the same for her daddy.
He always gets so upset whenever the snots need to have anything done.

She is resting comfortably on her daddy's tummy right now.
Hopefully that's making them both feel better.

THANKS, God ~ Fur takin care of lil Miz Robin!

We thunk tomorrow was Thursday ... we bad!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Debbie,Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that everything went well, that it wasn't too expensive, and that Robin is now home and doing well. I hope that she'll continue to do well.

[Killearn Kitties]

Four teeth?! Just the same as my poor Sammy had out. Glad to hear that Robyn is recuperating nicely. Perhaps her nice pedicure is cheering her up.