One of my cat’s has experienced some sort of “miracle of the mouth”. Last night I begun brushing his teeth and noticed that nearly all tartar and gunk build up had gone from his teeth. We have had Teppo for 3 years, and he has always had very ‘dirty’ back teeth. I brush his teeth about every other day but I have never been able to get the heavy build-up off. You can imagine my surprise when I saw his mouth!
Last week I gave Teppo a break from dental care because he has been ill. I thought it was only fair especially after he started having the runs and lost his appetite. He went to vet twice, on Monday and on Friday. I know I looked into the mouth on Thur when I checked his gums for dehydration, and I know his teeth were their usual gunky state then. What happened?
Now the vet did not tell me that they cleaned Teppo’s mouth but they must have done something. I am curious as to what could have cleaned his mouth this well without sedation?? I left him for 1.5hrs for blood tests, and I was not told he would be sedated (I only gave permission to give him IV fluids if needed). I am obviously delighted his mouth looks so good but I did not know there was a method this easy to get his mouth done. I have asked previously and the vets always say it’s not time for dental cleaning yet as it is such a big procedure.
I was not charged anything (for the teeth part), so I am not going to contest it but I am interested in knowing what was involved. Of course it would be good to know if there is a cheap/easy way like this – I would’ve used it earlier if I knew too! I always thought cats need to be sedated for these things to happen. Could they have just scraped the tartar off or used some chemical? Teppo is very good with brushing teeth btw, and he certainly did not appear sedated.
Last week I gave Teppo a break from dental care because he has been ill. I thought it was only fair especially after he started having the runs and lost his appetite. He went to vet twice, on Monday and on Friday. I know I looked into the mouth on Thur when I checked his gums for dehydration, and I know his teeth were their usual gunky state then. What happened?
Now the vet did not tell me that they cleaned Teppo’s mouth but they must have done something. I am curious as to what could have cleaned his mouth this well without sedation?? I left him for 1.5hrs for blood tests, and I was not told he would be sedated (I only gave permission to give him IV fluids if needed). I am obviously delighted his mouth looks so good but I did not know there was a method this easy to get his mouth done. I have asked previously and the vets always say it’s not time for dental cleaning yet as it is such a big procedure.
I was not charged anything (for the teeth part), so I am not going to contest it but I am interested in knowing what was involved. Of course it would be good to know if there is a cheap/easy way like this – I would’ve used it earlier if I knew too! I always thought cats need to be sedated for these things to happen. Could they have just scraped the tartar off or used some chemical? Teppo is very good with brushing teeth btw, and he certainly did not appear sedated.