Tests before a dental?

[Bandit's Mom]

So I'm thinking of taking Bandit for her first dental ever and I'm really scared about the general anaesthesia.

A vet I spoke to here, said that a blood panel (complete blood count, kidney function & liver function) was sufficient to assess whether Bandit was well enough to handle GA. Another one said they would need chest x-rays and an ECG too.

I don't know anyone here in Mumbai whose cats have undergone dental cleaning/surgery. Which makes me even more nervous!

Would appreciate if I could get some idea of what tests we should get done and what red flags we should look for?

@Wendy&Neko
@Si am cat mom

 

[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

Everything your vets recommend are the same as we do before a dental in the US. The reason for the tests are to see if there are any unknown health issues that could cause problems. Several of my senior cars have had dentals with no issues.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Everything your vets recommend are the same as we do before a dental in the US. The reason for the tests are to see if there are any unknown health issues that could cause problems. Several of my senior cars have had dentals with no issues.

So blood panel, chest x-ray and ECG?

 

[Wendy&Neko]

The blood panel will make sure she's not sick, or if she has some kidney disease which might need some extra fluids during the procedure. Neko never had an EKG, but the chest x-ray is checking to make sure Bandit's heart looks good and can take the anaesthesia. Neko had several dentals, until her heart could no longer take it. But it was an echocardiogram that diagnosed her heart was no longer up to it.

 

[JanetNJ]

Cc has had the pre dental EKG a few times. The vet is careful with all her issues and heart murmur.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Thank you.. Hopefully the veterinary surgery scene in India is more advanced than I give it credit for! The cat food scene is woefully inadequate!

 

[Gill & Mac (UK)]

Thank you.. Hopefully the veterinary surgery scene in India is more advanced than I give it credit for! The cat food scene is woefully inadequate!

Wow this support group is truly a global phenomenon - since I joined in August I've come across members from the USA, UK, Canada, Sweden and now India (and no doubt others I haven't seen yet) - a world of people all supporting each other & our sugar babies - such a nice warm fuzzy feeling!
Gill

 

[Gill & Mac (UK)]

Thank you.. Hopefully the veterinary surgery scene in India is more advanced than I give it credit for! The cat food scene is woefully inadequate!

All the best to Bandit for her dental work Bhooma.
Gill

 

[Critter Mom]

since I joined in August I've come across members from the USA, UK, Canada, Sweden and now India (and no doubt others I haven't seen yet) -

Bron's from Oz.


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[Bandit's Mom]

Bron's from Oz.


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We've had people from Singapore and Russia too!

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Plus all over western and eastern Europe, a couple from the Middle East, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, South and Central America. All trying to help other people with diabetic cats.

 

[Gill & Mac (UK)]

Plus all over western and eastern Europe, a couple from the Middle East, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, South and Central America. All trying to help other people with diabetic cats.

Wow!

 

[Critter Mom]

Iceland is another one (the country, not the supermarket).


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[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

Plus all over western and eastern Europe, a couple from the Middle East, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, South and Central America. All trying to help other people with diabetic cats.

Yes, we are the United Nations of Feline Owners. Or slaves if you are looking at it from our cat's view.

 

[Bandit's Mom]

Yes, we are the United Nations of Feline Owners. Or slaves if you are looking at it from our cat's view.

Dogs have owners, cats have staff!

 

[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

Dogs have owners, cats have staff!

Staff would mean they pay me. I guess lots of purrs and cuddling are my payments.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Staff would mean they pay me. I guess lots of purrs and cuddling are my payments.

Yeah you get a bird for a raise.

 

[Critter Mom]

Staff would mean they pay me. I guess lots of purrs and cuddling are my payments.

They pay us with unconditional love. Overall, I'm quite happy with the terms and conditions.


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