Topic: Dentals for Seniors - Split thread from the Plaque Off thread- (Read 5014 times)

blackcat · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2008, 12:01:54 PM »

Bob had annual dentals as he had bad tartar accumulation the first time i realised and had to have several teeth removed. He was 19 when he passed but never had any problems with the dentals at all. He also had annual 'geriatric blood' profiles done. His only health prob was crystals in the bladder though.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2008, 11:59:00 AM »

If I can, I will.

Thanks for the tip!

Canterbury_cats (Sharon) · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2008, 10:46:43 AM »

Read my thread about Bella.

Bella is 12 and has a heart condition her teeth were done yesterday (2nd time in her life one around 6 years ago) the cost was 206.00.. But she is insured.. They advised me to do bloods first and IV fluids which i choose to do and thats why it was more expensive. She is fine today and was even playing last night.

One thing though teeth ops are classed as dirty ops and therefore done last in the op theatre. Book a day when not much is going on so puss isnt around looking then should be.. I choose a day when only 3 other ops where being done and they called me at 3pm so say she was coming round okay... I picked her up at 4pm. and she is fine. On some meds for few days but seems to be fine..

JackSpratt · « **Reply #20 on:** January 03, 2008, 22:46:33 PM »

Thanks Tan.

Tan · « **Reply #19 on:** January 03, 2008, 21:44:10 PM »

Split thread requested by JS from the Plaque off thread

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #18 on:** January 03, 2008, 21:00:25 PM »

I would try for something, might be worth speaking to the vet and seeing if there is a way of doing a scale and polish on them.

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #17 on:** January 03, 2008, 18:30:25 PM »

I'm so worried about this dental thing too with Swamp. His breath's awful and his teeth aren't good at all, but he got his liver disease from a routine sedative so I'm just too terrified of a GA for him.
I'm not using any gel or anything. Sorry to hijack the thread a bit, but reading it makes me think I should be giving him something?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #16 on:** January 03, 2008, 17:33:17 PM »

I got a quote at the end of last year. The target is £100. *Looks around for something to sell!*

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2008, 14:22:02 PM »

Hope that put your mind at rest - did you get an estimate too?

JackSpratt · « **Reply #14 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:52:53 AM »

Called the vets. They said special care was taken with elderly animals and heat mats were used while the animal was under anaesthetic. The anaesthetic they use begins with p. She said it was the same as rapinovet when I mentioned it. She also added they operated on more elderly animals than young.

Just looked up rapinovet and there's another name - Propofol.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2008, 23:33:03 PM »

Will call tomorrow and ask. Thanks, Desley.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2008, 22:03:55 PM »

Some vets will only use that JS, my vets wont use anything else on older cats, and the rescues vet wouldn't operate without pre-op bloods or fluids. Might be wroth askign the question, and getting an estimate - I got one from mine today, and it just has between this and that, depending on waht needs doing.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2008, 21:26:10 PM »

Quote from: fluffybunny on January 02, 2008, 18:30:14 PM

I'd agree that pre-op bloods, a drip and the more expensive anaesthetic (rapinovet rings a bell) would all help reduce the risk and speed recovery.

Obviously, if I can afford that, I will. But I'm on a low income so to be honest, saving will be a struggle in itself.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2008, 18:49:29 PM »

Quote from: fluffybunny on January 02, 2008, 18:30:14 PM

I'd agree that pre-op bloods, a drip and the more expensive anaesthetic (rapinovet rings a bell) would all help reduce the risk and speed recovery.

Thats the one. My vets only uses it which is good.

Milly didnt get any happier after her dental, shes always a grumpy moo

blackcat · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2008, 18:33:54 PM »

Bob was done annually until he passed, age 19 - it really improved his quality of life (if not his whisker length - he used to wear them off while at the vet rubbing against the cage

fluffybunny · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2008, 18:30:14 PM »

Sooty had one done at 18.5 - I was terrified but it had got to the point where we had no choice. With the benefit of hindsight I wish I'd not put it off for so long as he was a changed cat afterwards, it became obvious from his change in behaviour that his teeth had been bothering him for some time

I'd agree that pre-op bloods, a drip and the more expensive anaesthetic (rapinovet rings a bell) would all help reduce the risk and speed recovery.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2008, 12:02:42 PM »

In that case I would start saving now, as he is still eating, it isn't essential at the moment

JackSpratt · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2008, 12:01:18 PM »

The vet said they were bad, but my lad still eats like a small horse and is apparantly in very good shape apart from his teeth.(and his susceptibility(sp) to colds.) I think I'll start saving just to be on the safe side - I would organise a payment plan with the vets, but unfortunately so many people have welched on them, they won't do them anymore.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2008, 23:07:19 PM »

Ginger had a dental at 13, but he was a very laid back cat. Bad teeth can cause a lot of issues, and can affect their organs, so best to get them sorted if they are an issue.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2008, 23:02:13 PM »

He's 13 this year. He hates the vets and gets himself terribly wound up, though. I'm not just concerned about the op side I'm also worried about how stressed he makes himself.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2008, 22:09:37 PM »

JS, is this the 10 year old? If so, a GA should be fine, I have had older cats go through dentals.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2008, 22:05:39 PM »

How old is he? GA is much safer these days. For an older cat i would do bloods before hand and have them on fluids if the bloods show its neccessary.
Theres not much you can do once teeth are bad other than a dental. However once his mouth is sorted you can start on the preventative treatments such as logic gel, plaque off and raw chicken wings

JackSpratt · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2008, 21:12:09 PM »

Hmmmm. Can anyone recommend anything that would help my oldest tom? His teeth have gotten pretty bad over the last few months and the vet said he'd consider a dental if it was his cat. But my lad's getting older and I'm worried about the anaesthetic.(sp) If it's his only option obviously I'll save and get it done.

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