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

[Randi]

Medusa, it's comforting to know that Pidge handled it so well. I wonder if there are different kinds of anesthesia.

Barbara, thank you, and I hope so too! Filou is about the same age as Fister, as far as I remember.

Should I let him drink during the night?

[lvpets2002]

I dont think they are too drink water after midnight.. Thats what my Vet said with each of my babies getting fixed thru surgery..

[Randi]

Thanks for your reply, lvpets2002. I'm going to bed very soon, although it's only just after 22.00. I'll leave the glass of water for now, as I know he likes a sip after reading in bed. Then I'll remove it when I go to the bathroom later.

He's just had a bit of dry food - and then I removed it.

[Pam]

Fingers and paws crossed for our pal Fister. Please check in when it is all over. My Ripley just had some teeth removed at his last dental as well. He did fine and I am sure Fister will too. Ripley had to take an antibiotic afterward as a precaution.

I'll leave the glass of water for now, as I know he likes a sip after reading in bed.

I am so impressed that Fister reads in bed! LOL! (haha! I know what you meant, but it just struck my silly bone! )

[Randi]

Thanks Pam! what is your opinion on whether he can drink during the night? I'll leave this open another 10 min. to see if anyone can tell me.

[Moesha]

Can my cat eat the morning before the surgery?

Your cat will need to be fasting after midnight the night before the surgery. It is okay to leave water available.

That is a quote from this website: http://www.catsexclusive.com/q&aupcomingsurgery.php

This is the title of the article:
Q & A About Your Cat's Upcoming Surgery

Hope Fister does well. Will be waiting to hear an update.

[Randi]

Thanks you so much Moesha, it looks like good info we all can use, so I'll post the text here. Fister had his bloodwork done recently, and there was no problems.

"Q & A About Your Cat's Upcoming Surgery

Many people have questions about various aspects of their cat’s surgery, and we hope this information will help. It also explains the decisions you will need to make before your cat’s upcoming surgery.


Is the anesthetic safe?

Here at Cats Exclusive Veterinary Center we take several precautions to ensure the safety of your cat while under anesthesia. We do a thorough physical exam on your cat before administering anesthetics to ensure that there are no underlying illnesses. We use a pulse oximeter monitor during the anesthetic procedure which monitors your cat’s heart rate and respiratory rate. We also adjust the type of anesthetic used based on the health of your cat.

Pre-anesthetic blood testing is important in reducing the risk of anesthesia. Every cat needs bloods testing before surgery to ensure that the liver and the kidneys are functioning normally. Even apparently healthy cats can have serious organ system problems that cannot be detected without blood testing. If there is a problem, it is much better to find it before it causes anesthetic or surgical complications. If serious problems are detected, surgery can be postponed until the problem is corrected. Your doctor will tell you what blood panel is advised for your cat.

Can my cat eat the morning before the surgery?

Your cat will need to be fasting after midnight the night before the surgery. It is okay to leave water available.

Will my cat have stitches?

For many surgeries, we use absorbable sutures underneath the skin. These will dissolve on their own, and do not need to be removed later. Some surgeries do require skin stitches. With either type of suture, you will need to keep an eye on the incision for swelling or discharge. Most cats do not lick excessively or chew at the incision, but this is an occasional problem you will also need to watch for. If there are skin sutures, these will usually be removed 10-14 days after surgery. You will also need to limit your cat’s activity level for the first 5-10 days after surgery.

Will my cat be in pain?

Anything that causes pain in people can be expected to cause pain in cats. Pain medications needed will depend on the surgery performed. Major procedures require more pain relief than things like minor lacerations.

Cats cannot tolerate pain medications (aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen) commonly used in people. Recent advances in pain medications have allowed for better pain control in cats than ever before. We administer pain medication before and after surgery. Any cat that appears to be in pain will receive additional pain medication. Providing pain relief is appropriate and is a humane and caring thing to do for your cat.

What other decisions do I need to make?

While your cat is under anesthesia, it is the ideal time to perform other minor procedures, such as dentistry, ear cleaning, or implanting an identification microchip. If you would like an estimate for these extra services, please call ahead of time. This is especially important if the person admitting the cat for surgery is not the primary decision maker for the cat’s care.

What appointments are needed?
When you bring your cat in for surgery, we ask that you allow 15 minutes of time to fill out paperwork and to meet with a nurse. We will schedule a discharge appointment so that we can go over your cat’s home care needs after the surgery.

We will call you the night before your scheduled surgery appointment, to confirm the time you will be admitting your cat and to answer any questions you might have. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions about your cat’s health or surgery.

Click here for a printer friendly .pdf of the above Q & A About your Cat's Upcoming Surgery

[Bengalz]

Randi,

I'm not sure you'll see this post because I'm rather late responding however, Eve too had anesthesia for her dental procedure and she was fine I can't see that leaving water for Fister would be a problem as hydration is very important to the process.

Your concerns are valid and I don't blame you a bit for fretting - in fact I'm fretting with you Fister is a doll baby and we all want him to be good as new when he comes home

We'll be thinking of you and your little man and sending lots of healing thoughts for a successful day tomorrow.

Hugs, Betty

[emily_the_spoiled]

I recently had Ozzy's teeth cleaned, and he is 15 yo. There was no problem with putting him under and he did just fine. He also drank water the night before the surgery.

My biggest problem was that everyone was also "deprived" of food the night before the surgery, so I had some very unhappy campers

Fister will do just fine with this and he will be ready for some shrimp tomorrow night for his treat!

[sasvermont]

Get well soon. I am sure you will be fine. And if you are having tooth problems, it should be a bit of a relief to have them out.

Juni is going back to the vet in a few weeks, to have one extraction and the rest scaled...cleaned......We still haven't figured out how to pill her..... Since Juni is such a sleek and tiny girl, the vet wants her fluids up before she comes home.....

Let us know how you do Fister boy. You will be in our thoughts!

[kimlovescats]

Medusa, it's comforting to know that Pidge handled it so well. I wonder if there are different kinds of anesthesia.

Barbara, thank you, and I hope so too! Filou is about the same age as Fister, as far as I remember.

Should I let him drink during the night?

NO FOOD OR WATER!!! I'm sure the vet will use the least amount of anesthesia needed to get the teeth out!

HUGS,
Kim

OOPS! I just saw that Fister is out and doing well! YAY!!!

[Medusa]

Medusa, it's comforting to know that Pidge handled it so well. I wonder if there are different kinds of anesthesia.

Y'know, I'm not sure about that but what I like about my vet is that he has an anesthesiologist so that he can focus on just performing the surgery. So maybe the anesthesiologist can adjust the anesthesia as necessary. Just an assumption on my part.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Randi, I'm so glad to hear that everything went well and that Fister is now home. Please give him some extra loving for me.

[pitc9]

I'm glad he's home!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm sorry I didn't see this until just now but am so very glad that Fister is home and on the mend!!! When he feels better please give him a head kiss from me!