A few months ago we adopted a kitty that had been mauled by a raccoon. He was found unconscious with gaping abdominal wounds. He is fully declawed, so he must have either escaped or been abandoned. A good samaritan brought him to a local animal hospital where after several weeks of care and a couple of blood transfusions, they put him up for adoption. When they approved me for the adoption, they told me he might be a year old and that he was good to go health-wise.
Last night I noticed he has 2 canines on one side (looks like the baby and the adult one next to each other) and the other canine on the other side but no front teeth on the topside. His molars look okay. He eats dry food and has a ravenous appetite, so this isn't affecting his eating habits at all. My question is, should I take him in to have his teeth checked further? He doesn't have decay that I can see at all, nor does he have bad breath.
I don't have much experience with cat ownership. Will this affect him in life? Could he be way older than their estimate and does anyone have any idea how one could tell? Is this a common thing with cats?
He's become a huge part of our lives. I can't imagine how anyone could have abandoned him, he's the sweetest thing ever.
Last night I noticed he has 2 canines on one side (looks like the baby and the adult one next to each other) and the other canine on the other side but no front teeth on the topside. His molars look okay. He eats dry food and has a ravenous appetite, so this isn't affecting his eating habits at all. My question is, should I take him in to have his teeth checked further? He doesn't have decay that I can see at all, nor does he have bad breath.
I don't have much experience with cat ownership. Will this affect him in life? Could he be way older than their estimate and does anyone have any idea how one could tell? Is this a common thing with cats?
He's become a huge part of our lives. I can't imagine how anyone could have abandoned him, he's the sweetest thing ever.