With extractions, we actually remove a tooth....
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Well, honestly, no. You might hear people doing anesthetic-free dental cleanings, but there's no such thing....
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One of my other certifications is pain management....
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I'm sure some chew toys are out there, but I know many cats are not big chewers....
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We want to make sure every pet has a fear-free and pain-free experience....
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If it goes well for basic cleaning, polishing, and fluoride treatment, it may be as little as 30 to 45 minutes....
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Yes, radiographs are incredibly important. We want to see what's under the gum line, and I cannot see under there without an x-ray....
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We see some healthy mouths in young cats. We’ll see a nice, white, happy crown, the white part of the tooth with no tartar and no calculus....
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Here at family pet veterinary centers, we have someone dedicated and assigned to monitoring anesthesia throughout the entire time....
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Anesthetic reactions are exceedingly rare. We take anesthesia exceptionally seriously here....
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Yes, you can. You can let us know if your cat is apprehensive and scared when it comes into the pet hospital....
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Well, what you're really asking is about anesthetic safety, and while no pet is without risk with anesthesia, the risks of having problems and pain...
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So the veterinary answer is that you should brush your cat’s teeth every day....
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Intubation is where we put a little tube down a pet's throat, specifically their airway so that we can protect their lungs....
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X-rays help us to better diagnose what's going on, not only in the mouth but, more importantly, under the gums where we can't see....
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Definitely not. I have had many cats that we've cured of cancer and have gone on to live a quality life....
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We tend to minimize that risk by having a trained veterinary staff monitor your pet....
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Good question....
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Here at the Animal Hospital of Statesville, our philosophy is to support fear-free and cat-friendly guidelines. So what does that mean?...
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When you're traveling to the vet, the less stress you can provide for your cat, the better off they are....