Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga.
Dental issues are common in cats, but I was relieved when my vet said that Olga’s teeth were not covered in plaque and tarter. However, after a brief examination, he discovered a broken tooth and another with an abscess. I scheduled a dental cleaning, and the vet mentioned that Olga might need one or more teeth pulled. Olga has not been under anesthesia since she was spayed, and I was worried that she would be put to sleep for a long time for the operation, but my friends assured me that she would be fine.
After Olga came back to life after surgery, my vet sent me a message that she was doing well and was a great patient. I was happy to hear the good news but I was surprised that he cooperated with the veterinary team. When I try to give him medicine, he fights back and sometimes draws blood when he slashes at me with his nails.
Healing From Dental Procedures
On the way home from the vet’s office, Olga didn’t make any noise, but she became a loudmouth when she returned to her territory. The drug dilated his pupils, and he looked like a “demon cat” for a few hours. He cried when I left the room and didn’t leave my side the whole night.
The medicine made him hyper, and he had trouble sitting. When he jumped into my lap, he was restless; he goes round and round like a fish in water. Eventually he calmed down, but I had a hard time giving antibiotics the next day.
Drugs for Dental Surgery
Amoxicillin is a common antibiotic for humans and animals, and I had to give him two doses in 5 days. Olga hates it and does not enjoy getting liquid into her mouth with a syringe. Although the type of amoxicillin may vary depending on your vet, the liquid I was prescribed was something like Pepto Bismol. It was thick and pink and stained my counter and carpet.
One morning, Olga ran into the living room after I gave her antibiotics. He dribbled liquid onto the carpet in several spots, and I had to scrub the stains several times with a high-end carpet cleaner to remove them. I’ve gotten cat vinegar, candle wax, and red wine out of my carpet before, but amoxicillin stains are more stubborn and difficult to remove.
Recovery Time
Olga was much more affectionate when she recovered from the procedure, but all cats react differently to the operation. A few years ago, my Siamese cat didn’t want to be held while recovering from neuter surgery, and I don’t blame her. Unlike him, Olga needed more reassurance that everything was going to be okay.
He slept on my lap instead of disappearing for hours of “alone time.” He grinned when I went out to work in the yard and hit me on the leg when he saw me walking toward the garage. It’s less than a week before Olga is back to normal, and while I miss the extra attention and hearing her talk more, I’m glad the procedure and recovery process isn’t as scary as I expected.
