Squalliesmom
Member Since 2015
No AMPS today, we had to leave at the crack of dawn to get to the dentist's office so he got no insulin this AM. I tested him when we got home and he was at 129 @+3.30, not really that bad considering he was under a lot of stress and spent too much time in the car. Even with the AC going full blast, he started to pant badly and his sides were heaving; he scares me when he does that! He is extremely sensitive to heat.
Okay, dental report. I liked this dentist better than the last one we had a consult with. He sees no problem with Squallie's age being a factor, says most of his patients are senior cats and he has protocols just for them. He would like me to have an echo done before the dental, but left it up to me (even tho' it's and extra $550, I would want it done). He couldn't hear Squallie's heart murmur today, but that's not uncommon for Squall. He'll need to have all his teeth except his little tiny front ones removed, about 2 - 2 1/2 hours in surgery. Poor baby, I got a really good look inside his mouth while he was there - so much angry-looking redness! I am amazed he still eats at all.
So that's the good news, pretty much. The bad news...$3,500. + for the final bill, not counting the $140 just for the 15 minute consult today! However, I do like this guy and I have a good feeling about him. He is still very young, and I don't think he's gotten to the point where every cat is just a routine job; I think he really sees each cat as an individual and genuinely cares about their well-being. I think he will take good care of my sweet baby boy. I also really liked his nurse and the rest of his staff. So unless I call and cancel, he is scheduled for an echo on the 12th and the dental on the 15th. I am terrified. But my Bear badly needs relief for his poor mouth.
Okay, dental report. I liked this dentist better than the last one we had a consult with. He sees no problem with Squallie's age being a factor, says most of his patients are senior cats and he has protocols just for them. He would like me to have an echo done before the dental, but left it up to me (even tho' it's and extra $550, I would want it done). He couldn't hear Squallie's heart murmur today, but that's not uncommon for Squall. He'll need to have all his teeth except his little tiny front ones removed, about 2 - 2 1/2 hours in surgery. Poor baby, I got a really good look inside his mouth while he was there - so much angry-looking redness! I am amazed he still eats at all.
So that's the good news, pretty much. The bad news...$3,500. + for the final bill, not counting the $140 just for the 15 minute consult today! However, I do like this guy and I have a good feeling about him. He is still very young, and I don't think he's gotten to the point where every cat is just a routine job; I think he really sees each cat as an individual and genuinely cares about their well-being. I think he will take good care of my sweet baby boy. I also really liked his nurse and the rest of his staff. So unless I call and cancel, he is scheduled for an echo on the 12th and the dental on the 15th. I am terrified. But my Bear badly needs relief for his poor mouth.
I'll be thinking about you two next week!! 
. Recovery was fine.
There's a Feline Stomatitis group on Facebook where FME is common and most cats go home same day or next day and very few had a feeding tube. Most kitties on there go back to eating within a day or so. Leo's doing fine now, eats his raw pretty good and plays more then ever so I know he feels much better.
