Woman Decides To Spend $7000 On Her Cats' Teeth, Husband Says She Should Have Euthanized Them Instead

"It seems monstrous to either euthanize them young or let them hurt"

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• February 10, 2023

Whether it's due to trauma, gum disease, or another ailment, many cats may eventually need to have their teeth pulled out. A cat's tooth removal is a permanent and irreversible procedure.

It is a technique that is very effective in removing the continuous discomfort and suffering caused by a broken tooth. Dental work on cats is quite complicated and takes a long time.

Due to the fact that it can take between 40 and 60 minutes to remove a single cat tooth, the cost of tooth extraction for cats, in a sense, reflects the time needed to finish the procedure. Once you take into account the cost of a general anesthetic and IV fluids, the costs may start to increase.

Meet u/[deleted], the OP in today's story, who has three cats she loves dearly. The OP's husband isn’t an animal person but tolerates the cats.

The OP was told at their annual checkup that the older two cats needed teeth cleanings and some extractions. Lo and behold, it turned out they had broken teeth, exposed nerve endings, periodontal disease, and were likely in major daily pain.

The teeth need to be pulled and a lesion biopsied, which costs about $7,000. Of course, her husband wasn't happy about this and believes the OP should have just gotten new cats. 

The OP Writes...

The OP's husband isn’t an animal person but tolerates her cats

They had broken teeth, exposed nerve endings, periodontal disease, and were likely in major daily pain

The OP thinks they are young and have plenty of good life left

We've gathered comments from Redditors for you to read through below

It's your personal money and you can spend it how you like

His attitude towards your cat is bad

You don't just put your kids down because they're sick

Re-home someone with a mindset like that

He is awful for just assuming you'd kill your cats

Marrying someone who lacks basic compassion

Buying pet insurance for your cats

This man has displayed a gobsmacking lack of empathy

Having pets means taking on new responsibility

They do not cover pre existing conditions

This Redditor is concerned about the cats

Pets aren't just easily replaceable

You are a good cat mom

This redditor had a similar story to share

Your husband doesn't understand that pets are family

Living with someone who's not a cat person

You never know what might happen

The jury is still out on the OP's husband

Your cats and your expense

The majority of cats quickly recover after having a tooth extracted. Your cat will probably be able to go home the same day as the procedure.

Your cat's general health, how their pain is managed after the extraction, and how they respond to anesthesia will all have an impact on how well they recover. Share this post with your pet-loving family and friends.

Maryjane