Tiny Teeth Extraction

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  1. wiseowl

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    Good evening Tiny has 3 bad teeth and the vet said they need to come out,any advice would be very much appreciated,the cost is secondary as Tiny's well being is the most important,my son is concerned about the anaesthetic:smile:
     
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    My mums cat alfie had all but four of his teeth removed as his gums were growing over the top of his teeth and it was very sore

    Since having it done he is a totally different cat and is so happy and eats fine. Its the best thing we ever did. My dads cousin also had to have teeth removed from his cat and said it was the best thung he ever did too.

    Saying that an old cat of ours had his teeth out at the age of 15 due to rotting but due to old age his kidneys failed weeks later.

    Obviously there is always a risk and i guess how old and how fit and well tiny is should be taken into account along with how tiny is suffering.
     
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      Animal will ajust no problem with having teeth out, but there can be a risk with the anaesthetic with older animals
       
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        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        I'd tend to take the vets advice, they will warn about the anaesthetic, but they do that with humans also.
        Usually they tell you if they think the risk is too great.

        Dont think you should allow Tiny to carry on having toothache, if that is what is probably happening.
         
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          Good morning @Dips @Jiffy @pete thank you, I shall make an appointment and take Tiny down myself as soon as I can :smile:
           
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            Hi @wiseowl, my cat had some teeth out whilst he was under anaesthetic having his thyroid out a couple of years ago, he recovered really well, he was about 15/16 years old at the time.
            I'm sure Tiny will recover quickly please give her a very big hug from me. Hugs for you to Woo, I know just how stressful these situations are :grphg:
             
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              Good morning @Beckie76 and many thanks for your kind and friendly comments my friend,just been down the vets and explained the situation to them,they were very understanding,and respectfully suggested that I leave it until after Christmas (January 4th)which will be OK,and will give me time to persuade my son that it as to be done as Tiny is his ,the cost will be £400/£500 which we will pay between us:smile:
               
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                @wiseowl - how is Tiny? Was the extraction successful? Has Tiny fully recovered now?
                 
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                  Hi @"M" my friend its not been done yet as my son is worried about the affects of the anaesthetic Tiny is well as she is eating normally and is still chasing anything that moves,I am putting pressure on my son to have it done but I have to do it (slowly slowly catchee monkey) ;)really appreciate you asking about Tiny,will endeavour to keep you updated:smile:
                   
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                    Thank you, woo. I can understand his reluctance, it is quite a big decision to make. We all take it very much for granted in this day and age and forget that it does carry, albeit small, risks. He's wise to give it deep thought and you are equally wise with your softly, softly approach.

                    Glad to hear Tiny is still eating well and keeping up a good chase :doggieshmooze: You can't keep a good dog down! :doggieshmooze:
                     
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