Hi to all. Our oldest fur-boy is 6 and has major dental infections. When we had his teeth cleaned at age two, he recovered slowly from the anesthetic.
His teeth continued to deteriorate and had them cleaned again at age 4 1/2. this time he was very slow to wake up. Also, the Vet said he had developed an allergy to the anesthetic. They sent him home and he would vomit green bile if he tried to eat, and developed a respiratory infection.
Also at this time, his digestive system shut down(again it was said due to the anesthetic). After five days of lingering on the edge, he finally came around and the vet pleaded with us to take him home and continue to force feed him as he was VERY fracus. (had to look that one up).
After two weeks he made a full recovery and was back to his old sweet and gentle self. (Fracus? No way!)
Now he is six, in obvious and constant pain. Will eat only if we puree his finely ground canned food. Will only partially open his mouth and won't even meow at full volume.
The Vet had told us after his last ordeal that he would never put Traviss under again unless it was a life or death immediate situation. We have a referal to the Madison, Wisconsin Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Our Appt is 8:30 the 26th of March. They have assured us they have different protocols and can help him. The goal this time is to pull every tooth he has.
Aside from our obvious fears of losing him, We are concerned that they plan on releasing him to us the same day. It's at least a 2 1/2 hour trip home. On top of the surgery, (if he survives) we are afraid the stress of the trip might push him over the edge.
Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated. We love our boy and would do anything not to lose him.
Sorry this post is so long. Sincerely, Brad.
His teeth continued to deteriorate and had them cleaned again at age 4 1/2. this time he was very slow to wake up. Also, the Vet said he had developed an allergy to the anesthetic. They sent him home and he would vomit green bile if he tried to eat, and developed a respiratory infection.
Also at this time, his digestive system shut down(again it was said due to the anesthetic). After five days of lingering on the edge, he finally came around and the vet pleaded with us to take him home and continue to force feed him as he was VERY fracus. (had to look that one up).
After two weeks he made a full recovery and was back to his old sweet and gentle self. (Fracus? No way!)
Now he is six, in obvious and constant pain. Will eat only if we puree his finely ground canned food. Will only partially open his mouth and won't even meow at full volume.
The Vet had told us after his last ordeal that he would never put Traviss under again unless it was a life or death immediate situation. We have a referal to the Madison, Wisconsin Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Our Appt is 8:30 the 26th of March. They have assured us they have different protocols and can help him. The goal this time is to pull every tooth he has.
Aside from our obvious fears of losing him, We are concerned that they plan on releasing him to us the same day. It's at least a 2 1/2 hour trip home. On top of the surgery, (if he survives) we are afraid the stress of the trip might push him over the edge.
Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated. We love our boy and would do anything not to lose him.
Sorry this post is so long. Sincerely, Brad.
