Hi, it seems like its always one issue after another.
I'm at a dilemma at the moment. My 1.5 year old cat has gingivitis - stage 1 and reversible, thankfully, but the vets have suggested that he go for a dental scale in the next few months, it's not necessary to do it immediately, and my vet is completely happy ether way if i would do it now or would rather wait.
I have a membership with the vet, however, that is ending in a few weeks, which would take a few hundred bucks off a dental bill, and a complimentary yearly blood test included, so it would be cheaper if i do it now, versus a few months later. He also has a little cyst on the top of his head which the vet thinks is completely harmless but suggested that there's no harm in removing it during the dental when he's under anaesthetic.
However, reading up the risks of anaesthetic and cause he's so young.. and he was just sedated back in march for an ultrasound, i'm hesitant and worried. even though a few months probably isn't too much of a difference and a clean slate to start proper home cleaning would be good..
Any thoughts? What would you do?
I'm at a dilemma at the moment. My 1.5 year old cat has gingivitis - stage 1 and reversible, thankfully, but the vets have suggested that he go for a dental scale in the next few months, it's not necessary to do it immediately, and my vet is completely happy ether way if i would do it now or would rather wait.
I have a membership with the vet, however, that is ending in a few weeks, which would take a few hundred bucks off a dental bill, and a complimentary yearly blood test included, so it would be cheaper if i do it now, versus a few months later. He also has a little cyst on the top of his head which the vet thinks is completely harmless but suggested that there's no harm in removing it during the dental when he's under anaesthetic.
However, reading up the risks of anaesthetic and cause he's so young.. and he was just sedated back in march for an ultrasound, i'm hesitant and worried. even though a few months probably isn't too much of a difference and a clean slate to start proper home cleaning would be good..
Any thoughts? What would you do?