Dentist in Modesto for my cat?

Question

I moved to Modesto about 2 weeks ago and brought my elderly cat. He's about 15 and getting very thin. I know this happens when a cat gets older, but I'm pretty sure he needs a tooth pulled. I have very little money and no job yet. Can you guide me to some low cost care for him?

Answer 1

Linda do you think that he has an abscess or infection?  Do you have a pet supply where you are- ?  If you do then look up the doses and types of antibiotics for cats- you can find it anywhere- if you can not purchase antibiotics where you are without the vet- than there is antibiotics in the fish department at your pet food store- I used this when I was in college for a bad tooth and it was just fine- I am certainly not prescribing medications- what you do with this info is your business- but the antibiotics there are humane grade although the store package by law says that it is not for human consumption.  The antibiotic of choice for cat's teeth is amoxicillin- but there are others that may help you threw this crisis- Your cat's health is your responsibility and it is up to you care for him-  search for feline antibiotics at the on line pet pharmacy- it will tell you the dosage- usually 50 mg- find out what the store carries and go from there -  

Answer 2

Contact the local animal shelter. They may have or be able to refer you to a veterinarian who will either be low cost or work with you.