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Al Franken is now officially Senator Al Franken, (D) Minnesota.
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[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
DCJensen - Jun 30, 2009 6:54:44 pm PDT #14732 of 30000
All is well that ends in pizza.
WindSparrow - Jun 30, 2009 7:16:23 pm PDT #14733 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
bonny, Harvey is sitting next to my computer, purring his little heart out. I hope some of the strength and healing vibes from him reach you. It is the best gift I can think of to share with you at this time. You are surrounded by the love of so many people who want you to be happy and healthy - so keep doing what you do for others, but keep re-charging your own batteries, eh?
Zenkitty, the best thing I can think of to tell you, is to get a second opinion. And if that one also recommends the dental cleaning, ask if s/he is recommending it on general principles, or if there are specific problems. Then make sure to have the pre-op blood work done, to reduce those anaesthesia risks.
May I ask what kind of food this cat eats? Dental decay in cats is caused by much the same as it is in humans - from bacteria whose growth is promoted by the carbs in our food. A higher quality canned food, having fewer refined carbs, is often better for our cats' teeth than most dry foods, which must have a certain amount of carbs in order to hold the consistency. And it isn't like cats chew their food enough for the kibble to have any real scrubbing action to clean their teeth.
Pix - Jun 30, 2009 7:19:08 pm PDT #14734 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
Comfort to you and yours, bonny. That's a lot to deal with.
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I can haz Jessica! You may all be jealous now.
Jessica - Jun 30, 2009 7:28:00 pm PDT #14735 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I AM BEING HAZZED BY A KRISTIN!
(That's grammatically correct in LOLcat, right?)
(Also, I really am going to bed. Just as soon as I'm caught up online.)
Zenkitty - Jun 30, 2009 7:28:12 pm PDT #14736 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Thanks, WindSparrow. I think I'll do that. I didn't know there was pre-op blood work that should be done, and this vet didn't mention it. I've just got that gut "don't do it" feeling that I've learned not to ignore.
Yeah, I was in on the infamous cat food discussion! I am totally against feeding cats grain. This cat's never eaten anything but Wellness and occasionally other no-grain canned cat food, and mostly eats canned food now that he's with me. (Previous owner also fed Wellness, but only dry food. If there's anything wrong with his mouth, I suspect that's why. Kibble doesn't clean teeth; it shatters and gets stuck between.)
This is what makes me think this teeth-cleaning isn't exactly an emergency. The teeth are fine. The vet says there's some inflammation of the gums, but I didn't see it. Cat's only a year and a half old, it's not like he's been eating bad food for years and his teeth are rotting out.
Jessica - Jun 30, 2009 7:29:39 pm PDT #14737 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
And {{bonny}}, because it deserves a separate post.
Pix - Jun 30, 2009 7:31:53 pm PDT #14738 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
{{{Libkitty}}} FWIW, I've had my kitties under for teeth cleaning a few times and never had a problem. I think you should definitely go with your gut, though.
I AM BEING HAZZED BY A KRISTIN!
(That's grammatically correct in LOLcat, right?)I dub thy grammar LOLcat-perfection.
(Also, I really am going to bed. Just as soon as I'm caught up online.)I think it's hysterical (and totally predictable) that all three of us chatted, had a great night, said it was time for bed, and then promptly got online. On three separate computers/iPhones.
Awesome.
WindSparrow - Jun 30, 2009 7:44:45 pm PDT #14739 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Yeah, Zenkitty, the more you tell me, the more a second opinion sounds good. There may also be a chlorhexidine (I think) product that can be either swabbed onto a cat's teeth, or put in their drinking water (I'm not sure how useful that would be, as the felines in question might turn their cute little noses up at chemical-laced water) that could help with the inflammation - so that is another thing to ask about. We use a dental rinse for humans made of that stuff at the group homes for those who have less skill at brushing, and it makes a difference for them.
Typically speaking, during annual check ups, my cats were a few years old before much mention was made of tartar build-up - even before I learned how important it was to feed them something better than whatever is on sale cheap.
Zenkitty - Jun 30, 2009 7:46:36 pm PDT #14740 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
That's good to know, Kristin, thanks! I'm sure I'm getting worked up over nothing, but still. (Also, am zenkitty, not libkitty. S'okay.)
Falling asleep on laptop. Bedtime.
WindSparrow - Jun 30, 2009 7:48:10 pm PDT #14741 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I think it's hysterical (and totally predictable) that all three of us chatted, had a great night, said it was time for bed, and then promptly got online. On three separate computers/iPhones.
It's almost like y'all are Buffistas or something.