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Just had my 12 year old cat in for a 6 month check. Vet didn't think bloodwork was necessary as far as the check-up was concerned but did suggest he have his teeth cleaned in which case the bloodwork would have to be done anyway because of his age. So, we went ahead with the bloodwork. Tartar build-up isn't too bad but his gums are pretty red in the back so I'm thinking I should go ahead with the dental, especially considering I already paid for the bloodwork during this visit. Anesthesia worries me a bit at his age but it kind of needs to be done I think.
At any rate, I'm curious about a couple of things ...
First, how much of a risk is there from the anesthesia with an older (12 years) cat? Is it worth the risk?
Second, I'm curious what others are paying. Aside from the bloowork, the vet said that the cost was somewhere between $200 - $300, depending on the anesthesia. That seems pretty reasonable but I really don't know as I haven't had a cleaning done aside from when he had a cyst removed 5 years ago. They did the cleaning when he was under for the cyst.
Bloodwork will be back on Monday and if it's OK, I have about 2 weeks to decide and schedule the cleaning.
At any rate, I'm curious about a couple of things ...
First, how much of a risk is there from the anesthesia with an older (12 years) cat? Is it worth the risk?
Second, I'm curious what others are paying. Aside from the bloowork, the vet said that the cost was somewhere between $200 - $300, depending on the anesthesia. That seems pretty reasonable but I really don't know as I haven't had a cleaning done aside from when he had a cyst removed 5 years ago. They did the cleaning when he was under for the cyst.
Bloodwork will be back on Monday and if it's OK, I have about 2 weeks to decide and schedule the cleaning.