Is cat dental cleaning safe if my hungry cat might vomit bile?

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My cat is going in for a dental cleaning soon. I know not to feed him after 10 PM the night before the procedure to prevent aspiration of food (and I won't regardless of the answer to this question). However, my concern is that my cat vomits when he is hungry and I am worried that he could potentially aspirate his bile instead. Is this possible? Should I be worried? I am considering not going through with the appointment because of this. Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Male | neutered | 10 years and 5 months old | 18 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

During the procedure a tube will be inserted into his windpipe, sealing it completely which will eliminate any risks of bile/food aspiration. 99.9% of cats do not experience vomiting during anesthesia anyway.

Is cat dental cleaning safe if my hungry cat might vomit bile?

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