My cat needs teeth pulled for dental disease. Will she be okay?

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My cat Jessie a former feral has been diagnosed with severe periodontal issues by my vet and she wants to do tooth extraction (she only has her canines basically) and was told she was more like 8-10 years old rather then a past vet who never looked and said 2 years. How will this effect her physically n mentally? She now eats both moist n dry and eats the other cats food too with no problem. Couldnt get a pic of cats teeth. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 6 months old | 11 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Cats (and dogs too) do surprisingly well with little to no teeth. Most pets are able to eat their food with no problem. Sometimes moist or wet food is given to make consuming their food a bit easier to gulp or the hard kibble can be wetted down too. This is likely not going to affect her other than enjoying the relief and added health benefits of having decayed painful teeth removed. I hope this helps and I wish you and Jessie the best!

My cat needs teeth pulled for dental disease. Will she be okay?

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