I am nervous feline dental cleaning will 'trigger' kidney issues...especially if he has early signs if inow.

My 7 year old siamese has had creatinine level of 2.5 over the past year. He doesn't have any immediate dental issues but i have been advised that its time to have his teeth cleaned as he is 7 years old. I am nervous of two things....could the fluids he is given during the procedure flush out his kidneys and trigger the kidneys to not function as well? And secondly, when cleaning the teeth could the bacteria (and blood) go down his throat


and cause the kidneys even more problems? I know they give antibotics, but i can't help think the kidneys are already so sensative, the last thing they need is bacteria!!!

I am nervous feline dental cleaning will 'trigger' kidney issues...especially if he has early signs if inow.
You're cat needs to have his teeth cleaned, because the tartar on his teeth can actually CAUSE kidney problems when it gets into his bloodstream (which it will, through his gums). This is a major cause of kidney problems in cat's. The dental itself is not dangerous, and it is much more risky to NOT get the dental
Reply:first of all, honey... the bacteria in his mouth are nothing compared to the bacteria that he licks off of his feet after using the litter box.... If you're concerned with it, ask the vet their opinion. they would be the ones that would know.





good luck!
Reply:Discuss this with the vet and decide the best possible action. I am not sure which way to advise you personally.
Reply:fluids and antibiotics are all precautions that your vet chooses because of the kidney disease. remember these people have spend many years in school and aren't just pulling things off the shelf and giving them to your cat without regard for the effects. in fact, the bacteria collecting in your cat's mouth from having rancid teeth have a better chance of affecting your cat's organs if they are not cleaned off than if they are and possibly will "go down the throat". the collection of the mineralized plaque on your cat's teeth will lead to infections and ulcerations in the mouth, which will open up a direct route to the kidneys and other organs through the bloodstream. as long as your veterinarian has all the information he needs to take necessary precautions with anesthesia (through the bloodtesting and other things he's done) and he has recommended this procedure, there is no reason not to
Reply:It is going to best that your cat be on fluids during the precedure because of his older age but you don't have to have them. If your vet is familiar with your pet condition and feels it is safe to use fluids it's probablly ok. You can request not to have it if it makes you uncomfortable although they will probablly suggest against it. Also, she may swallow a little bit of fluids when she is waking up but she won't be swallowing the fluids during the procedure when the bacteria will be flying everywhere. Aslong as she is on antibiotic afterwards she will be fine and that will take care of any bacteria she may swallow after the procedure. Remember that dogs and cats mouths are much cleaner than ours and have much less bacteria.
Reply:Creatine is something to be concerned with, but watch the phosphorus with kidney. Many vets don't tell you this. Dental should not cause any complications. Your vet should give you prophylatic antibiotics (just in case ones) after the procedure. Your cat needs this. It is common after dental, just so they don't get a secondary infection. If you are worried about kidneys in the short term, I would really recommend a diet that "looks" at phosphorus. Phosphoruous will usually get your creatine under control. Good Luck!



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