Last Name: ________________________
Cat's Name: ________________________
Date: ______________________________

Your cat has just received a complete dental treatment. By following the guidelines below you will speed up the recovery of your pet and dramatically help your cat's teeth to remain clean and healthy.

Your cat was given a pre-surgical physical examination and appeared to be _______________________________________

You have elected the pre-anesthetic safety screening blood test. Yes No The blood test was within normal limits. Yes No
If no - comment: _________________________________

The urinalysis was within normal limits. Yes No
If no - comment: _________________________________

You have elected p intravenous fluid support
subcutaneous fluid support
I have declined any fluid support

The procedure was performed under general anesthesia.
The recovery was uneventful Yes No

TREATMENTS YOUR PET RECEIVED

Crown scaling and root planning-this procedure helps us thoroughly clean each tooth above and below the gum line.

Polishing - just like your dentist uses a paste to clean your teeth, we use pumice on our dental instruments to create a smooth and lustrous tooth surface more resistant to plaque build-up.

Fluoride treatment- this gel helps strengthen enamel and reduce tooth sensitivity.
Fillings: p Yes, we filed ___ tooth/teeth (see chart )
No fillings were necessary

Extractions:
we removed ___ infected or damaged tooth/teeth
no extractions were needed

DENTAL X-RAYS: Yes No
Comments: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________

ASSESSMENT
1. gums: __________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________2. teeth: __________________________________________
___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. other: __________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEDICATION: Many cats need an antibiotic injection because gum infection is severe by the time they receive professional dental care. Your pet was given an antibiotic injection today. We are also dispensing oral antibiotics ____________________ for home treatment. (See prescription label for instructions).

PAIN MEDICATION-because some people experience discomfort after teeth cleaning or painful gum infections, we recommend the same pain management for your cat. We gave your cat an injection of pain medication during his/her recovery period. If you opted for pain medication, we have dispensed pain medication you can give your cat at home.
Yes, you have elected additional pain medication , please give your cat _______________________ (see prescription label for instructions).
No, you have declined post-aneshtesia pain medication.
No need for painkillers
Please note: do not give Aspirin or Tylenol to your cat, they are toxic to cats.

HOME CARE AFTER ANESTHESIA

1. Your pet has received a general anesthetic and, as a result, may appear more tired than normal and possibly a little uncoordinated. This is to be expected and the grogginess should disappear in the next day or so. Some pets require up to 48 hours to fully recover from anesthetic, but your cat should be walking steadily and interested in food and water within 24 hours. If your cat is very dull and unresponsive, she may have a post-operative fever and require VETERINARY CARE. General anesthesia lowers body temperature so you should keep your cat warm and dry.
2. No food should be given for the first 8-12 hours after anesthesia. If your cat appears hungry this evening, give him/her half of their normal meal, otherwise resume your regular feeding schedule the next day.
3. Do not become alarmed if cat does not wish to eat very much for a day. If your cat had extractions or gum surgery, feed soft food only for the first 3-5 days. Hard food will disrupt sutures and flaps. Baby food, canned food, with or without water added, or dry food thoroughly soaked, are options.
4. Water is allowed in small amounts and frequently. Too much water at once may cause vomiting.
5. Exercise should be restricted for the first 2-3 days. Jumping and excessive activity is discouraged as this may slow recovery. We recommend small children not handle or bother your pet for 24 hours. Please confine your cat indoors until your cat recovers completely.
5. All sutures in the mouth (if applicable) are dissolvable and should disappear in 1-2 weeks.
6. Please follow the instructions in the pamphlet HOME DENTAL CARE FOR CATS. Brushing and preventive procedures should not be started sooner than 3-4 days following dental procedures, depending on severity of the gum disease.
7. Many patients may not have bowel movements for one or two days after general anesthesia. This is normal, if the patient is acting normally. If the constipation persists, you should contact our office.
8. Some cats (from multi-cat households) after arriving home may be perceived as an enemy and attacked by the other cats. It is fairly normal to hiss and fight. In this case you should separate them immediately. It is also recommended to rub a towel on all cats in order to transmit the smell on each cat.
9. Follow up appointment is required: Yes in____ days in___ weeks in___ month
No ___

We will examine your cat's teeth and gums for proper healing. There is no charge for dental follow up examinations.

10. Additional instructions: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

FOLLOW UP CARE AT HOME

1. Brushing
The benefits of brushing your pet's teeth are basically the same as for brushing your own. The main benefits are improved oral hygiene, less gum disease, and less halitosis (bad breath). Also, since gum disease has now been conclusively shown to be linked with heart, kidney and liver disease (transmitted through the bloodstream), brushing your pet's teeth can be very beneficial to overall health.

2. Alternatives to brushing. Some cats will just not cooperate at all. For those, the next best option is application of an oral gel on the gums. This will not require brushing. Other alternatives are enzymatic chews, antibacterial oral rinse, tartar controlling food, tartar controlling treats.

3. If nothing works: if your cat will not accept any of the recommended home dental care procedures, you should have your veterinarian perform a dental examination of your cat every 6-12 month especially if your cat is over 10 years of age. Regular prophylactic dental cleaning is essential in keeping good dental health. It will prolong your cat's life. Please remember, there is no substitute for professional dental cleaning. We must work together to ensure a long and happy life of your pet.

Please do not hesitate to notify us if you have any further questions or concerns at
Tel: 246-1115