Grace - my goodness, what a fright! He WILL eat when he gets home...he is a CAT, and won't deign to eat the nasty vet stuff!

You might ask the vet about prevention so he won't need as many cleanings, or even another one.

I have had my two boys for about 5 and 4 years respectively - and they have yet to have a dental! Might be just dumb luck and genetics - but I give them Medi-Treats (from the vet - nice fishy smell!), and also Greenies. Mostly I give hard treats that are organic or a good quality. Several a day seem to keep dentals away.

Also - they get a little wet food in the morning, and just kibble the rest of the time. Hard food and treats help clean the teeth, according to my vet.

Sorry to run on...just hope poor Duffy doesn't have to face this again for a long time, if ever!