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My cat needs a dental cleaning. What steps should I take to prepare?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | neutered | 15 years and 6 months old | 11 lbs

Need to get my cats teeth cleaned

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on August 30th, 2019

Contact your veterinarian or the local clinic tomorrow to make an appointment for a dental prophylaxis (cleaning). Your vet will likely recommend pre-anesthetic lab work after a physical exam to confirm Nori is able to undergo anesthesia.

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