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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Preferably, we deal with it all at the same time....
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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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Well, honestly, no. You might hear people doing anesthetic-free dental cleanings, but there's no such thing....
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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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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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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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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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Obesity's a big one in our cats. Many of our indoor cats are overweight, and so that's an increased risk for them....
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Yes, the physical exam is vital. We are listening to your pet. We are examining everything about them to see if they are healthy....
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Good question. So murmurs in cats are not always clinical....
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Some cats don't tolerate needles very well. It might not be the best choice for them....
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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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Firstly, you would come into the hospital....
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The general check-in process is when you tell us about your cat so that we can best care for your cat with regards to feeding habits, any medical c...
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Anytime we need the pet to be still, and we might be performing something painful or uncomfortable, we would need anesthesia.
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Yeah, for sure....
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The number one problem is inappropriate urination or defecation. We just assume cats are going to use their litter box....