my cat is going back to the vet tomarrow, and they told me it will cost around 500 dollars to get all her teeth removed, but i feel that it is bad to have them all taken out, i want to do what is best 4 her she is like my a kid to me, she is 5 years old an has been tested 4 everything but they said, other then her teeth, she is very healthy, i dont want her to go through anymore pain, please be nice and tell me what u would do
2006-07-18 23:47:04 · 11 answers · asked by louise 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
have you taken her to a teeth specialist?
if not you might want too. make sure you have all the info from your vet to give to the other one.
2006-07-19 03:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by hot_for_georgeclooney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon is her teeth really that bad, I would take you kitty for a second opinion, because I think the vet wants to take you for a ride, and why would a vet want to remove her teeth in the first place, I have never heard of something like that in my life before and I have worked at an SPCA for a couple of years, get treatment before you make a drastic decision like that. I mean really, what is the vet stupid how the hell is the cat supposed to eat
2006-07-19 00:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very young to have all her teeth removed. Cats as they age tend to loose their front teeth on their own. I would really want to know the root cause for the bad teeth, to see if there is something else going on medically. And I think before I have all her teeth pulled, I would consult a second vet. Think about the consequences of removing all her teeth, eating is going to become very difficult, and can possibly lead to further problems.
2006-07-19 01:04:39 · answer #3 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, maybe get a second opinion. The guy at my pet shop had a cat and they had said that they should remove all her teeth, but then another vet did a special treatment to her, and she kept them and she's fine now. I don't know details, and I don't know what your cat's situation is. Just make sure you find a very good vet, specialised for that. My cat almost died with a problem he had, until I found a specialised vet who cured him.
2006-07-18 23:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your cat to a professional. During her 6 month check up my vet noticed my 12 yr. old cat had chipped canine teeth that were becoming inflamed. We took her to a professional and he removed the two teeth. Wow, what a difference. It was the best $350 we ever spent...she's like a kitten again.
2006-07-19 01:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as they are taking out teeth that really need taking out then i would suggest doing as your vet says, if her teeth are hurting her she will eventually stop eating beacuse the pain will be to much.
Trust your vet but if you feel he is being to drastic try getting a second opinion before tommrow just to be on the safe side and to give you peice of mind
2006-07-18 23:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by Chana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely get a second opinion. Go to a different vet to do it, not one that practices in the same office as your current vet.
2006-07-19 00:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by all things mystical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion, then you will know for sure if you are doing the right thing.
2006-07-18 23:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion.
2006-07-18 23:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do what's best for your cat in pain or not it's what's best for her.
2006-07-18 23:59:13 · answer #10 · answered by Nikki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋