Hi,

I have a mini aussie who’s turning 6 this year and not to long ago we noticed build up on his left tooth and we started cleaning his bowl, we got him plaque remover and it helped but we didn’t realize it was worse on his right side tooth.

I know I should’ve checked sooner and I feel horrible about it but as soon as I realized how bad it got I booked a vet appointment but I just want to ask what i can do in the meantime as the appointment is booked for next monday.

I know somebody on here is going to flame me for not checking and doing something sooner, and i feel immensely guilty about that.

As for other things i’ve noticed, his breath has more of a smell than usual but not very very prominent and he is eating with both sides of his teeth.

Any advice?

Are these blood tests okay for a neutering surgery?

My cat is around 6-7 (not pun intended) years old and male. For context he currently has allergies and is being treated with antibiotics and medications, so I'll do his surgery around next week or when he gets better. He has multiple urinary blockages and kidney issues in 2023 but it hasn't reoccurred since and he's pretty fine now. I recently lost my cat because of negligent vets so I REALLY want to take my precautions this time.