I know there will be some variability in this, but has anyone had to pay for a feline tooth extraction recently? One of our cats apparently has a bad tooth, but the estimate from our vet was a little ...

Cats are popular for not showing signs of pain, which makes dental problems easy to miss. A lost tooth might seem like a small issue, but it’s one of the clearest signs that something isn’t right.

Maintaining healthy teeth is obviously important for us, but the same is also true for our cats. Although we may not think about a cat’s dental health quite as often as ours—and attempting to brush ...

Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have dental X-rays and probably tooth extraction. What can you tell me about this condition? A: Tooth ...

My vet is telling me that she should have my cat’s long canine teeth removed. Why? She is fine. She is eating well and seems completely normal. True, she has started eating soft foods in addition to ...

Is your cat appearing restless, eating less or withdrawing from cuddles? It might not just be a mood swing — dental problems ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an ...