The prior week or two he was eating less and less. Some days better than others. Then he was missing whole meals so to the vet he went.
It was not easy getting him in a carrier. I tried putting him in a top open one but he would not cooperate. Luckily I had a real big one and got him in. Unfortunately he pulled out a bunch of nails thrashing around, until I put a towel over the carrier that calmed him down.
Bear is a very timid cat, not easy to man handle.
His blood work was good but doctor removed one bad tooth and 3 others. He also had some small front teeth missing.
I would thing he would be the last cat in the house with teeth problems.. being only 8 years old and a healthy looking specimen of a cat.. Go figure...
He recovered quickly but is keeping to himself more than before. At least he is eating better.
