Is it safe to delay dental surgery for my hyperthyroid senior cat?

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Hello. My female cat is about 14 years old. She has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. We have started her on pills, which have helped some. She also has a very bad tooth which makes it hard to eat and drink. Our vet wants to wait at least another month before doing tooth surgery. Is there a good reason to wait that long? I am very concerned as she is very skinny and in pain. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism increases the risks of anesthesia. If possible, I wait for anesthesia until the thyroid level is more normal and well controlled. Some of this depends on how severely elevated the level was to begin with. However, in emergency situations I have taken a patient to surgery who was not well controlled. I would recommend calling and discussing the situation with your veterinarian so you can more thoroughly understand her thoughts, and then together you can decide if you should wait or not. Good luck, and I hope she improves soon!

Is it safe to delay dental surgery for my hyperthyroid senior cat?

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