? Dental question

Hello!
When I went to the vet after I found out my cat had diabetes, my vet noticed that Harry had two decayed teeth and told me that they needed to be removed once he's regulated. Well, Harry is on the OTJ trial and I'm afraid that if he does become OTJ and I take him to remove his teeth that he will relapse. Is there a chance that, that could happen?
Thanks!

 

Actually, getting a complete dental done will probably keep him OTJ

Infection/inflammation from dental issues is one of the main reasons for cats coming out of remission

 

Good to know!! I'll have to set up that apt soon!

 

Hi, Bubba recently had dental done, with two decayed teeth extracted. He was not regulated when I took him (9/17) because I felt like he was having pain which would keep his numbers higher. He is actually doing better with his numbers coming down on a lower dose......for whatever that is worth. But, I do certainly understand your concern. And Congratulations with him OTJ!!

 

Thank you! As soon as I'm done ( I hope) with his trial I'll take him in. I think they may have been bothering him for quite a while.

 

CONGRATS!!! Rudy had major dental- 7 decaying teeth removed in Feb., switched insulin in May, and became OTJ in July! all good things Good luck and post any questions about dental procedures if you are nervous- I was....lol

 

Thanks! All your responses make me super hopeful. Wow! 7 teeth? Crazy! Congrats on his OTJ!!!

 

What insulin was Rudy on prior to the switch?

 

he started on prozinc and went to lantus

 

Thanks!

 

@Erika&Harrycat CJ is OTJ and had a dental a few weeks ago. She had an infected tooth extracted. She did have a bad reaction to a pain med after her dental but hasn't relapsed.
It's a good idea to ask your vet what pain meds and/or antibiotics will be given beforehand especially if your cat has had a reaction in the past or has other medical issues.

 

We had Blitzen's dental lasts month .....he too is OTJ. The only advise I can give is to know is don't be surprised if the BG goes up from the stress, he had one tooth removed. Blitzen BG was in the 400 but quickly came down and was back to normal the next day.
I would definitely have them removed if there bad just for comfort reasons alone.

Good luck....keep us posted.