My cat lost a tooth and is depressed. Should she get a dental?

Poor Smokey! Have him seen by a vet. He needs a dental cleaning, scaling, and polishing, and the vet can check to see if there are any more loose teeth that need to come out. I’d call his vet this weekend to make him an appointment. I hope this helps.

There is no need to take him in to your veterinarian at this time if the area where he lost the tooth is not hurting. Since you obviously have scheduled a dental cleaning for Milo, your vet can inspect the area during the dental cleaning while he is under sedation. The vet will also do dental radiographs to check for retained roots and neck lesions. These will need to be removed.

The weeping eye likely isn't related to his tooth problem, Timmie could have an eye infection or allergies causing the weeping. His tooth was likely severely rotten or infected to have it come out so easily, which isn't normal. He needs to see a vet first thing in the morning for his eye and tooth. He could potentially have other rotten and infected teeth, and he would benefit from a dental cleaning, scaling, and polishing. He will likely also need antibiotics to prevent or treat infection in the empty tooth socket. The vet can also diagnose and treat his eye. Please take him into the vet tomorrow morning.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pongo. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian soon. Make sure that you are comfortable doing so. You can ask about COVID protocols before heading to your appointment. Most hospitals are working hard to keep clients and staff are safe. If he lost a tooth, he likely has advanced dental disease. He will most likely need to go under anesthesia to have his teeth cleaned and x-rays taken of the mouth. The veterinarian will then be able to let you know if additional extractions will be needed. If dental disease is treated, it will improve his quality of life. Cats are good at hiding signs of illness so it can be difficult to judge their discomfort level at home. I hope this information helps!

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Lily but it sounds like she is better since the tooth fell out. As long as she is eating and drinking without discomfort, I think waiting is fine. Your veterinarian will evaluate all of her remaining teeth and advise you on any extractions that will be needed at the time of the dental. Loose teeth, teeth with gum loss/root exposure or very sensitive teeth may need to be removed. Good luck with Lily. Happy holidays to you and her.

It may be a resorptive lesion on the tooth. This is an indicator of dental disease. They can be painful, so a visit to your veterinarian would be recommended. Tinsel may need a complete dental cleaning. Given current events, you may need to drop him off at the clinic and wait for your veterinarian to call you to discuss exam findings and treatment options. https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/tooth-resorption/

I'd be worried in that this will be painful to Dublin. In addition, food could get caught under the loose tooth, leading to infection. This tooth will likely have to be removed, which can be done under sedation by your vet. I recommend making an appointment with your vet tomorrow to have them examine this loose tooth and removed it as needed.