Fister is going to have a few teeth pulled... Update with pics!

[Randi]

... and I'm worried about the anethesia. He will be 12 soon. If any of you have advice about this, I'll appreciate it. I know I will have to starve him from bedtime.

Recently, when Fister went for his vacciantion and blood work, the vet said that Fister had a slightly lose tooth in the front and one other looked as if it should be pulled soon.

I'm starting a job on tuesday, so I went by the vets today to see if they have time tomorrow - they do. I'll call the vet early in the morning and arrange the time. A friend of mine who has a car, will come and help get him over there.

Please send lots of good thoughts that it will go well!

[momcat]

I've never had an experience with Groucho being put under and I do understand your concern. While I can't offer any advice or insight, I do offer my support to you and many prayers for sweet Fister. Please let us know how things go? Thinking of both of you!

[Randi]

Thank you, momcat! Oh, I forgot to ask... can I let him drink during the night?

[Killearn Kitties]

Good idea to get him in before you start work, Randi. Our girls have all had their teeth cleaned under anaesthetic and always have been find after it. The girls will be keeping all their paws crossed for Fister having a trouble-free time at the vet.

You should leave water down. No food after midnight. That is the advice we are always given.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

Do Tubby & Peanut have their International PassPorts?
Anna 'nuff Gas inna Silver Klowd to make it to Denmark?

Better set Your 'larm klok purdy earlie --- thoze Denmarkerz git up REAL urlee!
We'd all 'preciate it iffin You'd sit in onna Fister Sir Jury ... Doc's gonna yank a kupple tooferz.

Maybe You kuld sit inna Gas Chair - an monitor the Kid's breathin whilst he's "under".

An please give Momma Randi sum big {{{God'sHugs}}}.
THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

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... and I'm worried about the anethesia. He will be 12 soon.

Fister went for his vacciantion and blood work ...

Poor Fister!
And poor, worried Mom!

We've got God onna case now; and with the earlier Blood Tests, Doc should be
able to determine that there won't be any anethesia problems.

{{{HUGS}}} while you wait tomorrow!!

[Randi]

Aww, thank you!!

Phred, in any case, Tubby and Peanut have their ID's.

KK, I normally ask the vet to give him as little as possible, and will this time too. I'm glad he's a decent guy and very skilled in what he does. He had an orange boy himself, and he knows how much I love Fister and how close John was to Fister too, so I'm sure he'll do his best.

Yes, I will have to ring him before 9.00 and arrange the visit. It's a strange feeling... I have never made a vet appointment this late, but then - I don't have so much time to worry.

I have to admit, I had an extra glass of wine with my dinner to calm my nerves. Fister doesn't have a clue of course. I will certainly spend a lot of time to cuddle with Fister tonight.

Now, unless I get any qualified replies to whether Fister is allowed to drink or not, I think I'll leave half a glass of water for him in the bedroom, and empty the Pet Mate. I know humans are allowed to drink a bit.

[Medusa]

My Pidge is 18 now and she had her teeth cleaned just a few months ago, was put under anesthesia and had no problems whatsoever, so don't worry. Fister will be fine but we'll say a prayer for good measure.....

[cassiesmom]

Fingers and paws crossed, and prayers said. [[[Fister]]]

[Barbara]

Filou has to get his teeth cleaned- and with his kidney situation he can only have the slightest possible anesthesia- he is only gone like an hour or so.
I hope they can make it that easily with Fister.
We keep the paws crossed for him!

[catmandu]

MORE THAN A FEW FOUND CATS HAVE GONE THROUGH DENTAL SUGERY SADLY.
JOSEPH, JOHN HANCOCK AND MY PRINCESS ARE BASICALLY TOOTHLESS
AND MICHAEL ONLY HAS A FEW LEFT.
I TAKE UP ALL THE FOOD SO THE CAT WHOS GOING TO THE VET CANT EAT ANYTHING. IN JOSEPHS CASE I DONT PUT OUT CANNED FOOD AS HIS GUMS ARE TOO SORE TO EAT THE DRY.
I THINK FISTER WILL BE ALL RIGHT AS THE VETS HAVE THIS PROCEDURE DOWN PAT, AND FISTER WILL FEEL MUCH BETTER WHEN THE SORE TEETH ARE ALL GONE.

GOOD LUCK FISTER FROM ALL OF US.
PET ANGELS WILL BE WITH YOU AND WILL THERE EVER BE A PARTY AT THE CLINIC THAT NIGHT.

[pitc9]

{{{hugs}}} and prayers for Fister!

[ChrisH]

I will be keeping dear Fister in my thoughts tomorrow plus sending prayers & positive thoughts that all will be well. {{hugs}} for you both.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Good luck with your dental sir jury, Fister!! Now be a good boy and don't beg your meowmie for food or drink untill it's all over

Don't worry, Randi. My nephew's cat lost ALL his teeth last year; 2 days after surgery, he was already eating dry food, as if he still had his teeth.

[jazzcat]

The last time Ripley had his teeth cleaned he was 11 years old. They told me no food or water after midnight. On first attempt they wouldn't do it because his kidney levels were too high (the first sign we had of his kidney failure) but we tried again a month later and that time they told me to let him drink water if he wanted so when they ran the blood work to check his kidney's his levels were better even though still elevated. They went ahead with the cleaning but made it quick so he wouldn't be under long and all went well.

Good luck Fister!!!

[RICHARD]

Good luck to Fister-He'll do fine!