Poor kitty

So I took my cat Tesla to the vet today. I made an appointment when I noticed that one of his teeth was falling out and his gums didn't look very healthy. He also hasn't had a check-up since he was less than a year old. So it was about time.

First of all, they couldn't even do an examination without first sedating him. This clinic treats ferel cats and even they aren't as menacing as Tesla (good boy!). Once he was more manageable, the vet was able to check him out and found that he has severe gum disease and that he's probably in quite a bit of pain. She recommended that I have most of his remaining teeth extracted so that the infections in the gums can be treated. So tonight he is spending his first night away from home and will be having surgery in the morning.

Other than the gum disease, the vet said he is very healthy and strong. She also said that by eliminating the pain in his mouth, he will probably be much friendlier. Let's hope! Poor kitty...