How can I keep my kitty from bouncing off the walls while he’s fasting? My 12-year-old cat Marty must fast Monday after 8 p.m. in preparation for teeth cleaning (and the requisite anesthesia) Tuesday at 8 a.m. (Sorry to fall down on the picture mandate – he’s all black, so taking a recognizable photo of him is … not easy!) [more inside]
posted by virago on Nov 18, 2012 - 12 answers

What do we really need to do about our cat's teeth? [more inside]
posted by fatbird on Jun 19, 2012 - 7 answers

About a year ago, the vet at the San Francisco SPCA told us our cat needed to get her teeth cleaned (and possibly have some teeth extracted) and that it would be almost $1000. We know we need to do this, and were wondering if there are cheaper (but still good) alternatives available in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by firemonkey on Nov 22, 2010 - 17 answers

Kitty filter: My vet has diagnosed my cat with stomatitis, and has strongly recommended that she get her back teeth pulled. Has anyone had a cat that has experienced this? [more inside]
posted by Maude_the_destroyer on Aug 3, 2010 - 14 answers

Vet says cat's tooth extraction surgery will be difficult and painful. Is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by not that girl on Jun 24, 2010 - 29 answers

Should I be worried that my older kitten/young cat has lost two teeth in the past week? [more inside]
posted by mesha steele on May 16, 2010 - 10 answers

Is my vet pulling my leg? Can a cat be allergic to her own saliva? [more inside]
posted by cgg on Mar 12, 2010 - 12 answers

Cat filter: Do I really need to get her teeth cleaned? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Mar 30, 2009 - 30 answers

Please help me help my cat. [more inside]
posted by thatguyryan on Jul 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Do our mostly-indoors, otherwise healthy cats really need to have their teeth cleaned at the vet's once a year? [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl on Dec 27, 2007 - 19 answers

Our feisty little cat has snapped a canine. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen on Aug 26, 2006 - 14 answers