My dog (cat) is old. Is it worth it to put him through this anesthesia procedure?
My dog (cat) is old. Is it worth it to put him through this anesthesia procedure?
Absolutely! The risks of complications from dental disease far outweigh the risks associated with a short term anesthetic procedure. There are some exceptions for dogs or cats with special health problems, but in a majority of cases, the pain relief that your pet will experience after diseased teeth are removed and mouth infection is treated will not only extend his life, but will improve his quality of life as well. If we don't treat the condition, your pet will experience chronic mouth pain, a constant barrage of bacteria down the back of his throat (contributing to coughs and poor eating habits), and possible complications associated with bacterial seeding of the kidneys or prostate. Pets with heart disease are at risk for bacterial endocarditis (bacterial infection of the heart valves). In addition, dental infections can progress to severe abscessation which forces an anesthetic procedure when the pet is not in optimal health.
Recommended preanesthetic testing for all pets undergoing anesthesia, especially those over 7 years old.
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