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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 659249" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>Thomas didn't lose any teeth. He did need root planing and gingival pockets cleaned out. The pockets were treated with antibacterial gel that helped to tighten down loosened teeth.</p><p></p><p>He was a very sore camper for a few days after his dental due to the root planing, but I'd say he was in less pain afterwards than he was before with an infection-laden mouth.</p><p></p><p>He was treated with IM antibiotics and oral buprenorphine for pain after the dental and bounced back very quickly.</p><p></p><p>He was sedated with IV Ketamine and Valium and anesthesia was maintained with isoflourane gas. This is a very safe combination for older cats and dogs.</p><p></p><p>BLoodwork to check Thomas' kidney and liver function was done prior to his dental work to make sure that his kidney's and liver could handle breaking down and excreting the drugs used during the surgery.</p><p></p><p>IV fluids were given during and after surgery to lessen the strain on Thomas' body and to keep a line open in case something went wrong and IV drugs needed to be administered.</p><p></p><p>Thomas came through with flying colors. The only difference i N oticed between Thomas and a younger cat was that it took him a little longer to come enough out from under the anesthetic to be released to come home.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 659249, member: 1963"] Thomas didn't lose any teeth. He did need root planing and gingival pockets cleaned out. The pockets were treated with antibacterial gel that helped to tighten down loosened teeth. He was a very sore camper for a few days after his dental due to the root planing, but I'd say he was in less pain afterwards than he was before with an infection-laden mouth. He was treated with IM antibiotics and oral buprenorphine for pain after the dental and bounced back very quickly. He was sedated with IV Ketamine and Valium and anesthesia was maintained with isoflourane gas. This is a very safe combination for older cats and dogs. BLoodwork to check Thomas' kidney and liver function was done prior to his dental work to make sure that his kidney's and liver could handle breaking down and excreting the drugs used during the surgery. IV fluids were given during and after surgery to lessen the strain on Thomas' body and to keep a line open in case something went wrong and IV drugs needed to be administered. Thomas came through with flying colors. The only difference i N oticed between Thomas and a younger cat was that it took him a little longer to come enough out from under the anesthetic to be released to come home. [/QUOTE]
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