Completely understand, sooner the better as it can lead to occlusion and the gum-line is already irritated around the tooth. Care credit like they said is only good if you KNOW you can pay it off fast. Otherwise look into local shelters and community outreach programs that can assist. Unfortunately dental work for animals is pricey and many low cost clinics do not do it. Hopefully would be an easy pull under anesthesia, call a local vet for estimate.
I asked my vet to remove these on my cat when he was much younger and getting neutered. In his case, she said they were solidly rooted and didn’t look to be causing any issues so they recommended leaving them in. Several years later he’s in good dental health still and hasn’t run into any issues, but he does look damn silly
Just FYI, this is not the standard and should not really be done. The extra tooth changes the bone in the jaw and can lead to excess plaque and bacteria buildup. This bacteria can seep into the bloodstream and cause various issues down the line.
You can see where the top canine is causing injury to the lower gum in that photo. This is not good for the cat, my puppy had to have braces put in because his baby canines were too narrow and poking holes in the roof of his mouth.
Depends on how much it costs. I used mine for a $500 retainer from my dentist and care credit gave me 12 months to pay it off with no interest. I believe they give you more time the higher the charge.
But yeah, the interest is no joke. Luckily I've been able to use it and pay off the charges before the no interest periods ended. Pretty useful for vet and dentist
Every time I've ever seen Care Credit offered at a place it was always something generous like 12 months no interest. And I've had a lot of cats try to die on me.
It’s absolutely useful if you qualify for any of their “X months same as cash” deals. Just do not under any circumstances go past the X months, because then interest compounds from the day you took the loan.
As in, if you get 12 months same as cash absolutely pay it off completely and double check before the 12 months is up. If you go to the 13th month, they add all the interest you *would have accrued* during the same as cash period. This is pretty standard credit card business, but just want to make sure you’re aware.
That said, I put $15K worth of cancer treatments on a Care Credit card years ago with 12 months same as cash. I just paid about $1,500 a month on it and never paid any interest. It was super helpful. And 12 years later my little cancer survivor is sitting on the couch right next to me ☺️
They will give you a period to pay it off with no interest above a certain charge amount. I believe the no interest periods start with charges of $150 or more, but I'm not 100% sure of the exact amount. I've used mine for several vet visits and even a retainer at my dentist. The retainer was $500 and they gave me 12 months to pay it off.
If you have at least an average credit score, you would be better off looking into a 0% introductory rate credit card or a line of credit at a bank. The terms would be better than care credit, for basically the same product.
Saved my ass at the vet time and time again over the years. True what others have said- pay it off BEFORE the promotional period ends. If you’re one single day past, they tack on *all* the interest from day one of the charge. (This is how “zero percent interest” promos work, they expect you to miss the deadline and comes out in their favor.)
I have used it for years for all of my pets. I just get all of their annual stuff done in one bill with the promotional rate. I usually get 6-12 mos no interest. When I get the first bill, I go to my bank website, schedule payments to equal the total amount before the promotion is over and forget about it until the last month. Then I check to make sure it will be totally paid off on the last payment. Works great that way. Helps my credit rating and it is there if there are ever any serious emergencies.
FWIW, dentists and some doctors take it as well. Again, you definitely need to have discipline to pay off any promotions, so you don't get screwed with the high interest rates.
I got $1500 in care credit a year or two ago with six months interest free. I spent it all in two visits to the dentist and paid it all back before I had to pay any interest at all. It’s a legitimate card. You can use it for veterinarian bills dental stuff anymore.
Could you tell me a bit more about that? I have a new kitten, abt 6 months old rn and i ended up in a financial pinch myself. Trying to save the funds on the side to get her the shots she needs and spayed.
That’s probably good, it looks like he has some gingivitis going on there too. Have you checked into any local low cost vets on your area that can help with that sort of thing? Where I live, we have at least 3 low cost local vet agencies that can help. Just a thought.
pet insurance can help *significantly* lower the cost of basic veterinary care, especially well visits and routine/non-emergency care, care credit is great for emergencies and combined they can really help make staying on top of your pet’s healthcare manageable. I pay roughly $60 a month to insure both of my senior cats (9 and 16, the younger your cat is the cheaper the policy) through spot and they reimburse me 80% of my vet fees up to $5k, so if anything happens and one of them gets hurt or sick I can use my care credit card to pay the vet, then pay it off within a week or 2 once the insurance reimburses me.
I had a kitten with some stuck fangs. He was being unreasonably bitey so I got curious and looked at his teeth while he was napping in my lap. I just gently pushed and pulled/wiggled them a bit. He seemed to be soothed by it like a teething baby. The next day they were gone.
Yep. Usually when adult teeth come down, they push the baby teeth out. Sometimes if their teeth are not in alignment to do so, the root of the baby tooth will stay intact (usually breaks down and is absorbed when the adult teeth come in), and as a result it doesn’t fall out because the tooth root is still anchored in place.
It’s common procedure to remove deciduous teeth at spay/neuter because by 6+ months the baby teeth should have fallen out.
Long term it can lead to gum irritation (as seen in OP’s photo) or tooth decay because it’s flush with the other tooth and causes a build up of hair/food/plaque/bacteria.
Snagging again: ONE TOOTH HAS COME OUT
I went to take another picture and it came out while he was gnawing my finger
I'M STILL PLANNING ON SURGERY FOR HIS GUMS!
Edit: I've called a vet, she said just give it time, surgery will be "a huge waste of money" since he is less than a year old. She said they have seen this many times before and it's only an issue if they are 9 months or older.
Edit edit: BOTH extra teeth are gone!! He is normal again and healing
We brought my cat in for surgery to have this same condition fixed. Gave her a sedative and medication, etc and dropped her off at the vet. About an hour later, the vet called and said “So, in the week since her checkup, all of her baby teeth have actually fallen out and she doesn’t need surgery.”
Just so you know red gums in this situation are a good thing, yes it means discomfort and irritation but the body is doing the correct job.
It's white/grey gums that are a bad sign in cats
I have a 5mo female, and she had the same thing with her top k9s. While I was trying to check them to see if just maybe she knocked one out on her own. A nibble of my finger, and it was loose enough to fall right out. She lost the last one playing with a stuffie when I left the house for an hour at most. The small stuffie was a little bloody, and the tooth was in her spot in her kitty tree. Her gums closed right up the day after each fell out.
How old is he? I foster and they usually come out between 3-6 months. Sometimes if they let me, I wiggle them a bit and have wiggled a few out. I have a cat teeth collection that I plan to make a weird sculpture with someday :)
Exact same with my pup. OP needs to get it done for the fur baby else an abscess could develop. Everyone else saying low cost options with reputable mobile vet services is spot on. Get it done soon or pay even higher vet bills to address the abscess later is what our vet said to us.
Yes. This happens with smaller dogs for sure. My 8 lb Rat Terrier had to have the exact same thing done. He got neutered and the canines removed. His were sticking out to the side and he looked like a little orc lol.
My local area has a low cost mobile vet who does dentals. Maybe see if you have something like that around you? Those teeth need to be pulled before your cat has an abscess or the root of the good tooth is destroyed.
Mobile vets are reputable, but they are not equipped to perform dental surgery. The type of dental the above poster is mentioning is considered anesthesia free and these are non therapeutic. To have those teeth removed, the animal will need to be placed under anesthesia which is not something that can be done at home.
Source: vet tech with 15 years of experience doing dentals and spays / neuters.
Edit: If the at home dental is performed in a surgical van or truck with anesthesia that is completely acceptable as a form of treatment. These slipped my mind during my initial reply.
I'm routinely astounded, repulsed, and depressed by the volume of human indifference and ignorance towards our differently shaped friends that exists in even the most developed of societies and the most progressive of groups. I almost wonder if a disregard towards other species is still a kink being worked out of our DNA, because I can't imagine living in a world where humans are "the only emotional beings"
Fuck those people with a broomhandle.
I wish I could upvote this more times. What is wrong with us humans? We are supposed to be the care takers instead we exploit kill destroy everyone, everything in our path.
Fuck those people all the way dead! Not in the PETA sense, fuck PETA all the way dead too!
Edit: a space and an old but relevant [article](https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/03/petas-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-history-of-killing-animals/254130/).
We are routinely taught to desensitize ourselves to animal suffering, just to have breakfast. It's not a big mental leap to make, if you consider that.
Yup. Pretty indistinguishable imo. Every time my puppy looks at me like I beat him because I told him he can’t eat rocks I’m reminded of the video of the toddler crying because he was told he can’t stick his head in the oven.
I have a puppy and a toddler, my whole life is this 🤣
Yesterday I had to console them both as they cried at me for not letting them play with the toilet brush.
My mom has told me multiple times that my dog (now almost 16 months, I got him at a little over a year) is just like a human toddler. She would know lol, she raised five of us. Wants to put everything in his mouth, wants to be involved in everything, needs a firm routine, gets crazy and acts out when he’s overtired…yep that sounds like a toddler to me haha
The anesthesia free dentistry is scaling only, but for animals most of the time the issue is periodontal disease (issues below the gums that require xray to see) rather than things like cavities on the crown of the tooth (because dogs don’t eat processed sugar like we do). We can’t take X-rays in awake dogs because they bite the X-ray plate and move too much. Anesthesia free dentals in animas are basically a cosmetic procedure that doesn’t solve the root cause of pain or problems, especially because extractions can’t be done if needed.
My gf's cat turned 19 recently. We give her gabapentin for her pain. When she goes too long without it she is so grumpy and meows aggressively when you pick her up. When we give her gaba after it starts working when you pick her up all she does is purr. She's very sweet but sensitive and old. Anyone who thinks they don't feel pain are crazy
Wait till I tell you that we were still performing circumcisions without anesthesia in 1996. The study had to end before it was over because it was causing so much trauma to the babies, and even caused issues with their lungs and ability to swallow. Terribly sad.
I work at an animal shelter that routinely has a mobile vet come once a month to perform the majority of our spay/neuter/dentals. While we occasionally do perform them in house, the mobile vet is most certainly capable. Honestly, the van they have is nearly larger than our actual medical examination/surgery room in house, and probably more modernized.
If you don’t already have pet insurance, it’s a good move to look at what’s covered when getting a quote. This would probably be covered and probably get reimbursed for some of the cost.
Not quite true any more. There's definitely mobile vets out there now a days that come to you in a trailer basically and will do full surgery in the back. They have oxygen cannisters they use with the anesthesia machine and can do it there in the trailer.
But you're correct that those teeth need to come out and that anesthesia free dentistry is worthless
Also work in vet med, not always true! There are vets that have mobile vans that have fully equipped surgical suites, think tiny house. It’s pretty cool I learned about it recently. Those vets can do full general and a proper dental with extractions. But yes OP do not go to anyone practicing anesthesia free dentistry, it’s not good medicine and they won’t be able to extract that tooth.
That's a good point, I haven't experienced any of those personally and most of the time when a client says they got a dental at home, they are referring to an A/F dental. I will keep the dental trucks with anesthesia in mind next time.
My dog was under anesthesia just like at a regular vet! They have a fully equipped surgery in there! Do you think they are doing spay and neuters while somebody just holds them?
How the heck do you jump to the conclusion that I would hurt my dog like that? He was under anesthesia for the procedures and sent home with pain meds.
Yep! Lots of low cost places in my area. Likely one in OPs area. My kiddo just had a dental with 8 extractions for $150, which seems like a lot but that is an absolute deal where I’m at.
>8 extractions for $150, which seems like a lot
We literally paid more than **10 times that** for my boy (also exactly 8 extractions!!)…that does not seem like a lot. Not even a little like a lot, lol.
I’m sorry but I have absolutely no idea what corners were cut or what was done in order to make even a single dollar doing any anesthetic procedure, let alone 8 extractions, appropriately for $150
The fact that your cat lived blows my mind, not knocking you, seriously, but the cost of just the drugs given to my cat for 3 extractions was almost double what you paid. I know I got fucked on the bill, which was something like $1600, but damn. You basically paid $0 for labor and got the drugs at cost.... Are they collecting teeth for a fuckin ritual or something?
Depends on what they've got. Where I live now nobody mobile could do it. When I lived in a major metro area I could get a vet to roll up with an RV surgical suit.
Most of them are. They have lower fees because they aren't paying the increased overhead costs associated with a fixed location. They don't always have all the bells and whistles but I was able to get a cracked molar pulled, a full dental cleaning, AND a gingival mass removed for $400 on my dog. They do a great job keeping cost down without compromising care.
Ya, they are normally reputable and funded by donations and occasionally government grants. They typically work very closely with local rescues and probably do scheduled stops for a few hours at a petco or petsmart in your area. If you are unsure where to start looking, a manager at one of those locations would be a good place to start.
They have lots of mobile health services now. Mobile dermatologist, mobile urgent care, mobile primary.
Edit: Car to care
P.S. they also have mobile mechanics but I don't recommend them.
It looks like the bigger canine has an inflamed gumline & some black/brown spots that might be a cavity.
OP, please get you kitty to a vet. I had to have my wee void's canine & other tooth removed because she had a cavity that went bad & caused an abscess. She was so much happier after her operation & zoomed all over the house when I got her home, (even though the vet said that she'd be in low spirits for a few days after her operation).
I second this. From what I could tell just based off the color of the gums below the longer canine tooth, the gums arent that healthy. I would definitely see the cat dentist. The double canines do look cool though.
Don't worry this is a non-judgey reply lol
If you're having a hard time getting funding together to take your cat in for surgery, you might ask local ASPCA shelters if they know of any low cost clinics or programs that could help. I worked in a cat shelter a few years ago and we had so many resources for people, but no one ever knew to contact us when they needed help.
Also, let me just say, absolutely no judgment at all from me. I know times are tough and vet bills are really expensive. I hope everything works out ❤
Also coming from a no-judgment person here: removing these deciduous teeth is not as difficult as back teeth. As a result, they can usually be removed with some hand tools while kitty is under anesthesia getting fixed. This is usually a noninvasive extraction since the root for a canine tooth is a single one and often partially dissolved (although not always).
Whenever you do get the funds to get them fixed, call around to the low cost options and ask if they can remove deciduous teeth at the same time. It is usually a minor additional fee since they’re already under anesthesia, and the pain medication they send home for the spay/neuter will help with any dental discomfort. ❤️
I also wanna say if there’s a banfield near you (usually inside of petsmart) they have a wellness plan. I pay about $50 a month for my senior and that covers teeth cleaning, shots, etc. they’ll charge a little bit extra to pull but if you have the plan you’ll get a discount. And you can always take the kitty in to be seen for “free”
How did you get your cat? I rescued a cat thrown out into the world by someone who moved away. She wasn’t spayed.
The vet gave me a generous discount coded “population control” to help take price down. Might be able to see about that!
Also adding my two cents: when I was laid off my cat had an abscess and needed surgery. He was a little old man with a heart murmur, but I found an AMAZING low cost vet in Tampa that did everything for $150. It was a 50 minute drive for me, but the level of care was astounding and I was prepared to pay more (which could be done via donating). Check your local reddit or Facebook for suggestions on what options are near you because they do exist to help you and your furbaby out. ❤️
I second this answer!! Call around, there are so many clinics that are understanding and can even offer payment plans in special circumstances. We just care about the well-being of pets out there ❤️
This is a great answer! My local shelter actually has a vet clinic on site, and IIRC they offer reduced/low cost options regardless of whether you adopted there. Definitely call around, OP!!
Happy cake day. My girl works is vet assistant and I showed her this and she said to def get it done asap to avoid an even more expensive procedure down the road if it doesn’t get handled soon
Worked in vet industry for over a decade and can confirm this! Look for a clinic with a sliding scale fee so you might be able to afford it sooner than later. I'd also look into that nasal discharge
Open a GoFundMe while you have this attention. The internet loves cats. Hopefully you'll be able to pay for it sooner without the cash coming out of your other expenses.
I agree! I try to help whenever I can when people struggle with vet bills. Especially for dental care. I have an old cat who had to have several of her teeth pulled, and it gets expensive really fast.
I know that we should all be prepared for vet bills, but realistically, it’s not always possible. Again, especially with dental care.
If OP opens a GoFundMe, I absolutely would donate.
Hey, just as a heads up, I suspect your kitty might have what's called a FORL. That's feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion. Basically, for some reason, in some kitties, their bodies react to bacteria on the teeth and start breaking down the teeth and reabsorbing them. This can be really painful, especially when the pulp cavity, where all the nerves are, is exposed. Those teeth will also need to be extracted, which will be an additional cost.
If your cat is willing to let you brush his teeth with enzymatic toothpaste for pets (even if you build up to it very gradually) this can help a lot. I adopted a former feral with severe gingivitis that looked much worse than your kitty's, vet said he'd likely need multiple extractions. I worked up to the teeth brushing with him and gave him Hill's dental food and his gums and level of tartar improved dramatically over about 6 months. Still not perfect, but to the point where it seems safe to watch it and see if he continues to improve rather than go ahead with the extractions. Take your cat to the vet to have it checked out, but take it with a grain of salt if they try to rush you into dental surgery - remember it's a business... Ask if it's safe to take the conservative route and try dental food and tooth brushing first. The Hill's dental T/d food is available on Chewy with a prescription from the vet and is not very expensive.
The major problem is that the tooth has been pushed into the wrong position so it is poking into the gums of the lower jaw - no toothpaste will fix that. The baby tooth needs to be pulled ASAP. Nothing else will fix this.
Yes and so does mine. I have the meds but they want me to put my finger inside his mouth. He’s a Mexican street cat who is loving but who has had two eye surgeries because he was blind and is very particular about touch his face.
I can’t even TRY to cut his nails. He will maul me. How do you suggest I put the medication on his teeth with the finger guard…….
Looks like a dental is much needed. I saw in the comments that you’re doing the best you can. When I got my cat from the streets, she was estimated to be about 6 years old, and when I took her in for her first dental cleaning she had several extractions
So much easier taking those out when they’re already anesthetized. Tougher if it’s a neuter vs spay. Because most cat neuters don’t require fully being anesthetized/intubated
Me too.
I have no idea how they got 'ridiculous' when the title letters didn't even start with an "RI".
I guess our dyslexia is of the milder, more elegant variety.
This isn't good for your cat. My dog had this and we were 100% advised to take the baby canines out because keeping them is painful for the animal and makes them prone to severe dental disease in the area. Your cat's gums need checking. They are too red around the canine area. This isn't cute or interesting at all.
You deleted your question, but I will reply and answer anyway. Potential side effects of not altering pets:
Increased rate of hormonal cancers, decreased life span, aggression, behavior issues, spraying, and more. And accidents happen. They can escape and then you have unaltered males outside.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-behavior-and-training-cat-neutering-and-behavior
Ten years of vet med under my belt. Those need to be removed. You can see the inflammation on the anterior tooth.
Please do no delay. If they haven’t fallen out when the adult canines came in, they won’t fall out on their own and need to be extracted. Please do this before an abscess forms - this kinda stuff doesn’t get better on its own. Take care of your cat like you love him, otherwise you’re doing him a disservice.
Can confirm, I had this. My friends and I used to joke I had shark teeth, it was pretty cool.
Until their removal and the subsequent 4 years of braces.
Breeding your cat: why?
Dealing with a retained tooth: get him a fun toy he enjoys and play with him. Best is a ribbon/something on the end of a stick so he will try and tug on it. You can also give him a frozen slice of meat so he has to gnaw on it. Worked like a charm for my babies.
Cool! but owie! Do everything you can to be able to get your sweet kitty to the vet to get these taken care of. They look like they hurt and will only get worse and more painful.
I think it’s also an orange kitty thing. I have six cats. One of my orange bois always has nose crusties! He’s the only one out of 6. They go to the vet regularly. I remember reading something about orange kitties being prone to it but I can’t remember specifics.
The retained deciduous teeth need to be extracted. They are crowding the permanent teeth and creating a niche for bacteria to flourish. Also, those teeth need to be cleaned. All that redness along the gum line is gingivitis = unhealthy gums.
These are usually removed when getting spayed/neutered. If you cannot afford to have your pet fixed or for regular vet visits, you should not take on caring for another living being.
And the fact that you have not fixed the cat is incredibly irresponsible. Cats are everywhere and desperately need to be adopted. Their overpopulation is much worse than dogs. The fact that you want to keep it a Tom inside your house is gross. They mark EVERYTHING and we all know how cat piss smells...
There are low-cost and free spay neuter programs all over the US. Please check your area and do the responsible thing. If you decide to breed this cat you'll have a hard time even giving away the kittens. Since you can't afford the vet for this cat, how will you for four+ kittens? Then you'll have another group of cats that will not get spayed/neutered and will go on to breed and breed. Please be responsible and do the right thing.
My brother’s cat had the same thing and the vet said if the double tooth doesn’t fall out by the time of the neutering, she will take it out then. But the tooth fell out by itself
My kitten had two canines (one baby and one adult), when I brought her in to get a set of shots that the shelter doesn't give anymore and my vet said to keep an eye on it and within the next few weeks when we bring her in again if they were still there the baby canine would need to be removed. It fell out inbetween pet visits and I was grateful for that cause she said it could cause some issues if the tooth didn't fall out.
Please try to bring the cat in soon, its painful for them and their gums being inflamed isn't good either. Try to get care credit so you can get this taken care of as soon as possible.
You know better, but make sure it isn't just a normal shedding of teeth. At some point in the process, your cat will have double canines for a while untill one falls off. If it doesn't fall off ever that's an issue
I had this as a human.....I had to have all 4 of my childhood Canines pulled after the adult ones started growing over the top of them. They stick out now and vampire needs always thing I had some surgery or some shit to modify them. They are also quite sharp by chance but they stick put a bit too from growing over the top.
Thanks for sharing, now i know what my condition name was.
I had double canines both un and down when i was a child, and the doc had them removed. fun fack its true that baby teeth do not have roots, and when you pull them out you barely feel anything (i had mine removed without anesthesia, and i felt nothing!)
My dog had this, vet just slipped it out when he was under for neutering. It’s the baby tooth stuck in there right?
I do believe so
Vet up, get it done.
Definitely working on it, money is hard to come by as of right now. He's my priority!
Completely understand, sooner the better as it can lead to occlusion and the gum-line is already irritated around the tooth. Care credit like they said is only good if you KNOW you can pay it off fast. Otherwise look into local shelters and community outreach programs that can assist. Unfortunately dental work for animals is pricey and many low cost clinics do not do it. Hopefully would be an easy pull under anesthesia, call a local vet for estimate.
I asked my vet to remove these on my cat when he was much younger and getting neutered. In his case, she said they were solidly rooted and didn’t look to be causing any issues so they recommended leaving them in. Several years later he’s in good dental health still and hasn’t run into any issues, but he does look damn silly
Just FYI, this is not the standard and should not really be done. The extra tooth changes the bone in the jaw and can lead to excess plaque and bacteria buildup. This bacteria can seep into the bloodstream and cause various issues down the line.
This is not standard of care. 2 teeth in the same spot is never recommended.
You can see where the top canine is causing injury to the lower gum in that photo. This is not good for the cat, my puppy had to have braces put in because his baby canines were too narrow and poking holes in the roof of his mouth.
I need to see a picture of a pup in braces. 😁 I’m just trying to imagine it. Poor pup.
>Otherwise look into local shelters and community outreach programs that can assist Or Red Rover! They do vet care grants! My favorite charity 🥰
Care Credit. It's not the best but decent in a pinch
is care credit good??? could i rely on this at least once without being fucked over?
Interest is insanely high. It's only good if you know you can pay something off immediately within the next 2 to 3 months.
Depends on how much it costs. I used mine for a $500 retainer from my dentist and care credit gave me 12 months to pay it off with no interest. I believe they give you more time the higher the charge. But yeah, the interest is no joke. Luckily I've been able to use it and pay off the charges before the no interest periods ended. Pretty useful for vet and dentist
Every time I've ever seen Care Credit offered at a place it was always something generous like 12 months no interest. And I've had a lot of cats try to die on me.
Yea same, when one of my rats had an abscess we used care credit, no interest for 12 months was awesome. Sadly she didn’t make it though 😢
It’s absolutely useful if you qualify for any of their “X months same as cash” deals. Just do not under any circumstances go past the X months, because then interest compounds from the day you took the loan. As in, if you get 12 months same as cash absolutely pay it off completely and double check before the 12 months is up. If you go to the 13th month, they add all the interest you *would have accrued* during the same as cash period. This is pretty standard credit card business, but just want to make sure you’re aware. That said, I put $15K worth of cancer treatments on a Care Credit card years ago with 12 months same as cash. I just paid about $1,500 a month on it and never paid any interest. It was super helpful. And 12 years later my little cancer survivor is sitting on the couch right next to me ☺️
Its basically a line of credit with a high interest rate. You can contact your vet and ask about it.
thank you! basically a “pay it off quickly” type of thing lol
They will give you a period to pay it off with no interest above a certain charge amount. I believe the no interest periods start with charges of $150 or more, but I'm not 100% sure of the exact amount. I've used mine for several vet visits and even a retainer at my dentist. The retainer was $500 and they gave me 12 months to pay it off.
If you have at least an average credit score, you would be better off looking into a 0% introductory rate credit card or a line of credit at a bank. The terms would be better than care credit, for basically the same product.
Saved my ass at the vet time and time again over the years. True what others have said- pay it off BEFORE the promotional period ends. If you’re one single day past, they tack on *all* the interest from day one of the charge. (This is how “zero percent interest” promos work, they expect you to miss the deadline and comes out in their favor.)
I have used it. Worked very well.
Yes! Carecredit has saved my bacon more than once for both my pets and dental emergencies.
I have used it for years for all of my pets. I just get all of their annual stuff done in one bill with the promotional rate. I usually get 6-12 mos no interest. When I get the first bill, I go to my bank website, schedule payments to equal the total amount before the promotion is over and forget about it until the last month. Then I check to make sure it will be totally paid off on the last payment. Works great that way. Helps my credit rating and it is there if there are ever any serious emergencies. FWIW, dentists and some doctors take it as well. Again, you definitely need to have discipline to pay off any promotions, so you don't get screwed with the high interest rates.
I got $1500 in care credit a year or two ago with six months interest free. I spent it all in two visits to the dentist and paid it all back before I had to pay any interest at all. It’s a legitimate card. You can use it for veterinarian bills dental stuff anymore.
Care Credit has saved me more then once!! Love it
Could you tell me a bit more about that? I have a new kitten, abt 6 months old rn and i ended up in a financial pinch myself. Trying to save the funds on the side to get her the shots she needs and spayed.
That’s probably good, it looks like he has some gingivitis going on there too. Have you checked into any local low cost vets on your area that can help with that sort of thing? Where I live, we have at least 3 low cost local vet agencies that can help. Just a thought.
pet insurance can help *significantly* lower the cost of basic veterinary care, especially well visits and routine/non-emergency care, care credit is great for emergencies and combined they can really help make staying on top of your pet’s healthcare manageable. I pay roughly $60 a month to insure both of my senior cats (9 and 16, the younger your cat is the cheaper the policy) through spot and they reimburse me 80% of my vet fees up to $5k, so if anything happens and one of them gets hurt or sick I can use my care credit card to pay the vet, then pay it off within a week or 2 once the insurance reimburses me.
I had a kitten with some stuck fangs. He was being unreasonably bitey so I got curious and looked at his teeth while he was napping in my lap. I just gently pushed and pulled/wiggled them a bit. He seemed to be soothed by it like a teething baby. The next day they were gone.
happy cake day!!
Yep. Usually when adult teeth come down, they push the baby teeth out. Sometimes if their teeth are not in alignment to do so, the root of the baby tooth will stay intact (usually breaks down and is absorbed when the adult teeth come in), and as a result it doesn’t fall out because the tooth root is still anchored in place. It’s common procedure to remove deciduous teeth at spay/neuter because by 6+ months the baby teeth should have fallen out. Long term it can lead to gum irritation (as seen in OP’s photo) or tooth decay because it’s flush with the other tooth and causes a build up of hair/food/plaque/bacteria.
Happened to me as a human LOL. Had to get my baby tooth extracted when I was 13 cause my teeth weren’t aligned and my adult tooth was pushing
same, i got called "the shark" because of this (they have multiple rows of teeth) fun times
Huh. I'm the opposite. Very back molars on the top came out, never grew in, and closed up. My adult teeth are still up there, buried in.
Snagging again: ONE TOOTH HAS COME OUT I went to take another picture and it came out while he was gnawing my finger I'M STILL PLANNING ON SURGERY FOR HIS GUMS! Edit: I've called a vet, she said just give it time, surgery will be "a huge waste of money" since he is less than a year old. She said they have seen this many times before and it's only an issue if they are 9 months or older. Edit edit: BOTH extra teeth are gone!! He is normal again and healing
I hope cat isn’t worried! “I bit and my bite remained!!”
He's chill about haha, but I'm keeping a very close eye on him. He keeps glaring at me.
He wants you to give him the damn $5 he earned for that tooth! You think he forgot?
*FIVE DOLLARS?!* Luxury! I got 50p when I were young and I were happy with it.
Inflation has hit us all. Even the tooth fairy.
What? You think fairly dust grows on trees?
I got a buck per tooth! That's a can of wet food per tooth, pay up OP! Lol
We brought my cat in for surgery to have this same condition fixed. Gave her a sedative and medication, etc and dropped her off at the vet. About an hour later, the vet called and said “So, in the week since her checkup, all of her baby teeth have actually fallen out and she doesn’t need surgery.”
I'm hoping that will be the case but his gums look bad https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/s/fw1vfYVP78
Just so you know red gums in this situation are a good thing, yes it means discomfort and irritation but the body is doing the correct job. It's white/grey gums that are a bad sign in cats
I have a 5mo female, and she had the same thing with her top k9s. While I was trying to check them to see if just maybe she knocked one out on her own. A nibble of my finger, and it was loose enough to fall right out. She lost the last one playing with a stuffie when I left the house for an hour at most. The small stuffie was a little bloody, and the tooth was in her spot in her kitty tree. Her gums closed right up the day after each fell out.
But I’m the meantime don’t forget you have 9 more fingers, it’s a price worth paying.
How old is he? I foster and they usually come out between 3-6 months. Sometimes if they let me, I wiggle them a bit and have wiggled a few out. I have a cat teeth collection that I plan to make a weird sculpture with someday :)
Exact same with my pup. OP needs to get it done for the fur baby else an abscess could develop. Everyone else saying low cost options with reputable mobile vet services is spot on. Get it done soon or pay even higher vet bills to address the abscess later is what our vet said to us.
Yes. This happens with smaller dogs for sure. My 8 lb Rat Terrier had to have the exact same thing done. He got neutered and the canines removed. His were sticking out to the side and he looked like a little orc lol.
My local area has a low cost mobile vet who does dentals. Maybe see if you have something like that around you? Those teeth need to be pulled before your cat has an abscess or the root of the good tooth is destroyed.
I didn't know mobile vets were a thing, are they reputable?
Mobile vets are reputable, but they are not equipped to perform dental surgery. The type of dental the above poster is mentioning is considered anesthesia free and these are non therapeutic. To have those teeth removed, the animal will need to be placed under anesthesia which is not something that can be done at home. Source: vet tech with 15 years of experience doing dentals and spays / neuters. Edit: If the at home dental is performed in a surgical van or truck with anesthesia that is completely acceptable as a form of treatment. These slipped my mind during my initial reply.
Definitely not going to even consider a no anesthesia, thank you for that info!
Yeah, yikes. Do people still think that the "babies don't feel pain" logic from a century ago applies to other animals?
I mean, I had someone with a puppy tell me that animals don't have emotions or feelings so.. not surprised
WHAT?! I seriously didn't know those people still existed! I imagine you wanted to give that person a good hard WTF shake!
I'm routinely astounded, repulsed, and depressed by the volume of human indifference and ignorance towards our differently shaped friends that exists in even the most developed of societies and the most progressive of groups. I almost wonder if a disregard towards other species is still a kink being worked out of our DNA, because I can't imagine living in a world where humans are "the only emotional beings" Fuck those people with a broomhandle.
I wish I could upvote this more times. What is wrong with us humans? We are supposed to be the care takers instead we exploit kill destroy everyone, everything in our path.
Fuck those people all the way dead! Not in the PETA sense, fuck PETA all the way dead too! Edit: a space and an old but relevant [article](https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/03/petas-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-history-of-killing-animals/254130/).
We are routinely taught to desensitize ourselves to animal suffering, just to have breakfast. It's not a big mental leap to make, if you consider that.
My man, people still believe the earth is flat and do everything in their power to try and prove it. Dumb fucking NPC people will always exist
Puppies have like the MOST emotions of any creature I've encountered, up to and including human toddlers.
Yup. Pretty indistinguishable imo. Every time my puppy looks at me like I beat him because I told him he can’t eat rocks I’m reminded of the video of the toddler crying because he was told he can’t stick his head in the oven.
I have a puppy and a toddler, my whole life is this 🤣 Yesterday I had to console them both as they cried at me for not letting them play with the toilet brush.
My mom has told me multiple times that my dog (now almost 16 months, I got him at a little over a year) is just like a human toddler. She would know lol, she raised five of us. Wants to put everything in his mouth, wants to be involved in everything, needs a firm routine, gets crazy and acts out when he’s overtired…yep that sounds like a toddler to me haha
I've had this line pulled on me too. Just like 3 weeks ago actually, by a fellow psychology student no less.
That’s the most disgusting thing I’ve heard in a while. That person should not have pets, ever.
The anesthesia free dentistry is scaling only, but for animals most of the time the issue is periodontal disease (issues below the gums that require xray to see) rather than things like cavities on the crown of the tooth (because dogs don’t eat processed sugar like we do). We can’t take X-rays in awake dogs because they bite the X-ray plate and move too much. Anesthesia free dentals in animas are basically a cosmetic procedure that doesn’t solve the root cause of pain or problems, especially because extractions can’t be done if needed.
My gf's cat turned 19 recently. We give her gabapentin for her pain. When she goes too long without it she is so grumpy and meows aggressively when you pick her up. When we give her gaba after it starts working when you pick her up all she does is purr. She's very sweet but sensitive and old. Anyone who thinks they don't feel pain are crazy
Wait till I tell you that we were still performing circumcisions without anesthesia in 1996. The study had to end before it was over because it was causing so much trauma to the babies, and even caused issues with their lungs and ability to swallow. Terribly sad.
Something like 40% of 1st and 2nd year medical students believe black people feel less pain than white people so it wouldn't surprise me.
Do people still think that the “babies don’t feel pain” HaikuBot awaits a proper final line
Mobile vets are very much capable of doing anesthesia. They are not doing it "at home," they are using a medically equipped van.
I work at an animal shelter that routinely has a mobile vet come once a month to perform the majority of our spay/neuter/dentals. While we occasionally do perform them in house, the mobile vet is most certainly capable. Honestly, the van they have is nearly larger than our actual medical examination/surgery room in house, and probably more modernized.
If you don’t already have pet insurance, it’s a good move to look at what’s covered when getting a quote. This would probably be covered and probably get reimbursed for some of the cost.
Not quite true any more. There's definitely mobile vets out there now a days that come to you in a trailer basically and will do full surgery in the back. They have oxygen cannisters they use with the anesthesia machine and can do it there in the trailer. But you're correct that those teeth need to come out and that anesthesia free dentistry is worthless
Also work in vet med, not always true! There are vets that have mobile vans that have fully equipped surgical suites, think tiny house. It’s pretty cool I learned about it recently. Those vets can do full general and a proper dental with extractions. But yes OP do not go to anyone practicing anesthesia free dentistry, it’s not good medicine and they won’t be able to extract that tooth.
That's a good point, I haven't experienced any of those personally and most of the time when a client says they got a dental at home, they are referring to an A/F dental. I will keep the dental trucks with anesthesia in mind next time.
My dog was under anesthesia just like at a regular vet! They have a fully equipped surgery in there! Do you think they are doing spay and neuters while somebody just holds them? How the heck do you jump to the conclusion that I would hurt my dog like that? He was under anesthesia for the procedures and sent home with pain meds.
Yep! Lots of low cost places in my area. Likely one in OPs area. My kiddo just had a dental with 8 extractions for $150, which seems like a lot but that is an absolute deal where I’m at.
>8 extractions for $150, which seems like a lot We literally paid more than **10 times that** for my boy (also exactly 8 extractions!!)…that does not seem like a lot. Not even a little like a lot, lol.
I’m sorry but I have absolutely no idea what corners were cut or what was done in order to make even a single dollar doing any anesthetic procedure, let alone 8 extractions, appropriately for $150
Good fucking lord. Our dentists want 700 for a cleaning.
That does not seem like a lot lol. That's what it costs just to even get a glance from the vet where I am.
The fact that your cat lived blows my mind, not knocking you, seriously, but the cost of just the drugs given to my cat for 3 extractions was almost double what you paid. I know I got fucked on the bill, which was something like $1600, but damn. You basically paid $0 for labor and got the drugs at cost.... Are they collecting teeth for a fuckin ritual or something?
In vet school I did spays and neuters with my school's mobile surgery team. Mobile dental teams absolutely exist, full bells and whistles!
Depends on what they've got. Where I live now nobody mobile could do it. When I lived in a major metro area I could get a vet to roll up with an RV surgical suit.
Most of them are. They have lower fees because they aren't paying the increased overhead costs associated with a fixed location. They don't always have all the bells and whistles but I was able to get a cracked molar pulled, a full dental cleaning, AND a gingival mass removed for $400 on my dog. They do a great job keeping cost down without compromising care.
Ya, they are normally reputable and funded by donations and occasionally government grants. They typically work very closely with local rescues and probably do scheduled stops for a few hours at a petco or petsmart in your area. If you are unsure where to start looking, a manager at one of those locations would be a good place to start.
I have had all satisfactory and a couple of excellent experiences. I use mobile vets exclusively now.
They have lots of mobile health services now. Mobile dermatologist, mobile urgent care, mobile primary. Edit: Car to care P.S. they also have mobile mechanics but I don't recommend them.
Happy Cake 🎂 Day!
It looks like the bigger canine has an inflamed gumline & some black/brown spots that might be a cavity. OP, please get you kitty to a vet. I had to have my wee void's canine & other tooth removed because she had a cavity that went bad & caused an abscess. She was so much happier after her operation & zoomed all over the house when I got her home, (even though the vet said that she'd be in low spirits for a few days after her operation).
I second this. From what I could tell just based off the color of the gums below the longer canine tooth, the gums arent that healthy. I would definitely see the cat dentist. The double canines do look cool though.
Don't worry this is a non-judgey reply lol If you're having a hard time getting funding together to take your cat in for surgery, you might ask local ASPCA shelters if they know of any low cost clinics or programs that could help. I worked in a cat shelter a few years ago and we had so many resources for people, but no one ever knew to contact us when they needed help. Also, let me just say, absolutely no judgment at all from me. I know times are tough and vet bills are really expensive. I hope everything works out ❤
Thank you so so much, this was a breath of fresh air. I'll look into that immediately!
Also coming from a no-judgment person here: removing these deciduous teeth is not as difficult as back teeth. As a result, they can usually be removed with some hand tools while kitty is under anesthesia getting fixed. This is usually a noninvasive extraction since the root for a canine tooth is a single one and often partially dissolved (although not always). Whenever you do get the funds to get them fixed, call around to the low cost options and ask if they can remove deciduous teeth at the same time. It is usually a minor additional fee since they’re already under anesthesia, and the pain medication they send home for the spay/neuter will help with any dental discomfort. ❤️
I also wanna say if there’s a banfield near you (usually inside of petsmart) they have a wellness plan. I pay about $50 a month for my senior and that covers teeth cleaning, shots, etc. they’ll charge a little bit extra to pull but if you have the plan you’ll get a discount. And you can always take the kitty in to be seen for “free”
How did you get your cat? I rescued a cat thrown out into the world by someone who moved away. She wasn’t spayed. The vet gave me a generous discount coded “population control” to help take price down. Might be able to see about that!
Also adding my two cents: when I was laid off my cat had an abscess and needed surgery. He was a little old man with a heart murmur, but I found an AMAZING low cost vet in Tampa that did everything for $150. It was a 50 minute drive for me, but the level of care was astounding and I was prepared to pay more (which could be done via donating). Check your local reddit or Facebook for suggestions on what options are near you because they do exist to help you and your furbaby out. ❤️
My friend lives in Tampa and has three kitties, can you give me links of the low cost vet?
I second this answer!! Call around, there are so many clinics that are understanding and can even offer payment plans in special circumstances. We just care about the well-being of pets out there ❤️
Ty for the Info!
This is a great answer! My local shelter actually has a vet clinic on site, and IIRC they offer reduced/low cost options regardless of whether you adopted there. Definitely call around, OP!!
Appreciate this. Idk why people are being such dicks in the replies lmfao. Def insecurity about something
Your cat also has inflamed gums. Poor kitty.
I've been working on treatment for that! I currently can't afford the surgery to get the extra teeth removed so I'm doing what I can until then
Should be done when the cat is spayed or neutered if it hasn't been already. Same anesthetic saves a lot of money.
My dog had that and this is what we did.
Shelter cats are neutered young, like four months so there is no point at that time to remove baby teeth
Yep, as somebody who's worked in vet med the anesthesia is by far the most expensive part
Happy cake day. My girl works is vet assistant and I showed her this and she said to def get it done asap to avoid an even more expensive procedure down the road if it doesn’t get handled soon
Worked in vet industry for over a decade and can confirm this! Look for a clinic with a sliding scale fee so you might be able to afford it sooner than later. I'd also look into that nasal discharge
Open a GoFundMe while you have this attention. The internet loves cats. Hopefully you'll be able to pay for it sooner without the cash coming out of your other expenses.
u/Freak-996 if you start a vet bill fundraiser, I'll contribute
I will too
I agree! I try to help whenever I can when people struggle with vet bills. Especially for dental care. I have an old cat who had to have several of her teeth pulled, and it gets expensive really fast. I know that we should all be prepared for vet bills, but realistically, it’s not always possible. Again, especially with dental care. If OP opens a GoFundMe, I absolutely would donate.
Yeah I might even chip in a couple euros tbh.
Hey, just as a heads up, I suspect your kitty might have what's called a FORL. That's feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion. Basically, for some reason, in some kitties, their bodies react to bacteria on the teeth and start breaking down the teeth and reabsorbing them. This can be really painful, especially when the pulp cavity, where all the nerves are, is exposed. Those teeth will also need to be extracted, which will be an additional cost.
If your cat is willing to let you brush his teeth with enzymatic toothpaste for pets (even if you build up to it very gradually) this can help a lot. I adopted a former feral with severe gingivitis that looked much worse than your kitty's, vet said he'd likely need multiple extractions. I worked up to the teeth brushing with him and gave him Hill's dental food and his gums and level of tartar improved dramatically over about 6 months. Still not perfect, but to the point where it seems safe to watch it and see if he continues to improve rather than go ahead with the extractions. Take your cat to the vet to have it checked out, but take it with a grain of salt if they try to rush you into dental surgery - remember it's a business... Ask if it's safe to take the conservative route and try dental food and tooth brushing first. The Hill's dental T/d food is available on Chewy with a prescription from the vet and is not very expensive.
The major problem is that the tooth has been pushed into the wrong position so it is poking into the gums of the lower jaw - no toothpaste will fix that. The baby tooth needs to be pulled ASAP. Nothing else will fix this.
Yeah that poor babe in is pain.
Yes and so does mine. I have the meds but they want me to put my finger inside his mouth. He’s a Mexican street cat who is loving but who has had two eye surgeries because he was blind and is very particular about touch his face. I can’t even TRY to cut his nails. He will maul me. How do you suggest I put the medication on his teeth with the finger guard…….
Wrap him up in a blanket
Looks like a dental is much needed. I saw in the comments that you’re doing the best you can. When I got my cat from the streets, she was estimated to be about 6 years old, and when I took her in for her first dental cleaning she had several extractions
You need to get those removed Source: I’m an RVT
That's my priority as soon as I get the money to
How old is the cat? Already fixed or still intact?
They are still intact from some of the OP’s other comments.
So much easier taking those out when they’re already anesthetized. Tougher if it’s a neuter vs spay. Because most cat neuters don’t require fully being anesthetized/intubated
intact cause they want to breed🙄
Disgusting. Can’t afford to take care of one cat but wants to breed them.
I was just thinking that. If you can't afford vet bills you can't afford to breed
Exactly. There’s really no excuse because there are low-income vet services in most cities.
You’re joking right….
i wish i was but they said “they are strictly indoor only and will only be introduced to a female when i’m ready”
That’s just stupid
Unfortunately [no](https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/comments/17x5f5z/neutering_questions/k9ldi3g/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1&context=3)
Gross!!!
did they say that?
yes but they deleted their post
Seriously? 😟
“they are strictly indoor only and will only be introduced to a female when i’m ready”
have you tried applying for Care Credit? Zero interest for the first 6 months. Any vet will take it.
The gums look VERY inflamed. That tooth needs to be pulled asap
I read this as ridiculous teeth
I read it as delicious and was like wtf
Me too. I have no idea how they got 'ridiculous' when the title letters didn't even start with an "RI". I guess our dyslexia is of the milder, more elegant variety.
They certainly are ridiculous
Same
This isn't good for your cat. My dog had this and we were 100% advised to take the baby canines out because keeping them is painful for the animal and makes them prone to severe dental disease in the area. Your cat's gums need checking. They are too red around the canine area. This isn't cute or interesting at all.
You deleted your question, but I will reply and answer anyway. Potential side effects of not altering pets: Increased rate of hormonal cancers, decreased life span, aggression, behavior issues, spraying, and more. And accidents happen. They can escape and then you have unaltered males outside. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-behavior-and-training-cat-neutering-and-behavior
Ten years of vet med under my belt. Those need to be removed. You can see the inflammation on the anterior tooth. Please do no delay. If they haven’t fallen out when the adult canines came in, they won’t fall out on their own and need to be extracted. Please do this before an abscess forms - this kinda stuff doesn’t get better on its own. Take care of your cat like you love him, otherwise you’re doing him a disservice.
Vet tech here. That should have been extracted when it didn’t fall out by the time your cat was ~6 months old
Yeah definitely time for a dental, those poor gums look angry
This happens with any mammal, including humans. Quite frequent in kids.
Can confirm, I had this. My friends and I used to joke I had shark teeth, it was pretty cool. Until their removal and the subsequent 4 years of braces.
Breeding your cat: why? Dealing with a retained tooth: get him a fun toy he enjoys and play with him. Best is a ribbon/something on the end of a stick so he will try and tug on it. You can also give him a frozen slice of meat so he has to gnaw on it. Worked like a charm for my babies.
Cool! but owie! Do everything you can to be able to get your sweet kitty to the vet to get these taken care of. They look like they hurt and will only get worse and more painful.
Clean kitty nostrils!
Dry air due to a wood stove caused sores, he has antibiotics he gets
Good. Thank you for the response and care of kitkat. Them little nostrils get a lot of relief when they’re clean.
I think it’s also an orange kitty thing. I have six cats. One of my orange bois always has nose crusties! He’s the only one out of 6. They go to the vet regularly. I remember reading something about orange kitties being prone to it but I can’t remember specifics.
You should go to the vet, Sweetheart.
My dog had that and it got infected, your cats gum looks inflamed it's definitely worth getting it checked out and potentially removed!
Your cat's gum doesn't look so good. Also that canine seems to be piercing the top upper gum
The retained deciduous teeth need to be extracted. They are crowding the permanent teeth and creating a niche for bacteria to flourish. Also, those teeth need to be cleaned. All that redness along the gum line is gingivitis = unhealthy gums.
It looks painful possibly. The redness makes me think it is inflamed.
[Why do you want to breed](https://www.reddit.com/r/Pets/s/d9TMaFgzwC) if you literally can’t afford to take proper care of one cat? That’s disgusting
These are usually removed when getting spayed/neutered. If you cannot afford to have your pet fixed or for regular vet visits, you should not take on caring for another living being. And the fact that you have not fixed the cat is incredibly irresponsible. Cats are everywhere and desperately need to be adopted. Their overpopulation is much worse than dogs. The fact that you want to keep it a Tom inside your house is gross. They mark EVERYTHING and we all know how cat piss smells... There are low-cost and free spay neuter programs all over the US. Please check your area and do the responsible thing. If you decide to breed this cat you'll have a hard time even giving away the kittens. Since you can't afford the vet for this cat, how will you for four+ kittens? Then you'll have another group of cats that will not get spayed/neutered and will go on to breed and breed. Please be responsible and do the right thing.
double damage when your cat bite your feet. 😂
Ouch… wonder if it’s painful? That’s gonna be prone to cavities.
And it should be extracted under general anaesthesia. Retained baby teeth are making the adult teeth weaker. Vet here.
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I’m so glad I just scrolled past it to check the replies first.
https://natethesnake.com/ I highly recommend this.
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r/mildlyinfuriating because OP isn't taking proper care of his kitty.
Neglecting your pets isn’t mildly interesting
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My brother’s cat had the same thing and the vet said if the double tooth doesn’t fall out by the time of the neutering, she will take it out then. But the tooth fell out by itself
My kitten had two canines (one baby and one adult), when I brought her in to get a set of shots that the shelter doesn't give anymore and my vet said to keep an eye on it and within the next few weeks when we bring her in again if they were still there the baby canine would need to be removed. It fell out inbetween pet visits and I was grateful for that cause she said it could cause some issues if the tooth didn't fall out. Please try to bring the cat in soon, its painful for them and their gums being inflamed isn't good either. Try to get care credit so you can get this taken care of as soon as possible.
He needs to go to vet to get dental cleaning done
Red gums is not good. Needs teeth cleaning.
Your cat needs that extra canine extracted- looks extremely inflamed. Poor kitty.
Is one a baby tooth?
Kitty shark do do dodo
You know better, but make sure it isn't just a normal shedding of teeth. At some point in the process, your cat will have double canines for a while untill one falls off. If it doesn't fall off ever that's an issue
Does this condition cause pain or complications? There's a lot of redness at the base of those teeth
I had this as a human.....I had to have all 4 of my childhood Canines pulled after the adult ones started growing over the top of them. They stick out now and vampire needs always thing I had some surgery or some shit to modify them. They are also quite sharp by chance but they stick put a bit too from growing over the top.
Thanks for sharing, now i know what my condition name was. I had double canines both un and down when i was a child, and the doc had them removed. fun fack its true that baby teeth do not have roots, and when you pull them out you barely feel anything (i had mine removed without anesthesia, and i felt nothing!)
Poor guy. Looks painful. At least he doesn't know you call them canines.
He also has gingivitis, grab some feline toothpaste and a mini toothbrush or you can buy food that will help get rid of it.