Could the vet be wrong about my cat's tooth?

My vet diagnosed my cat (6 years old) as having an abscessed tooth saying the redness of the gum indicated so. My cat eats hard food with no problem. The gum on the other side of mouth is also the same color of redness. I can rub her teeth %26amp; gums with no problem. Is it easy to misdiagnose a tooth problem? Is there something more telling that would confirm a problem tooth?

Could the vet be wrong about my cat's tooth?
If you ever question ANYTHING your vet has told you, even if it's the slightest doubt, then take him to another vet for a second opinion. Especially if you are worried for your cat's health or if he is suffering in anyway.
Reply:Yes . . .
Reply:Yeah
Reply:The vet could be wrong. Did he take an x-ray? They can see abscesses with an x-ray. If you are in doubt, either take him to another vet for a second opinion, or ask the vet what other indications of an abcess he sees that makes him diagnose it. Get some research on the internet or books about abscessed teeth and go in with backup. You don't want to get the cat's tooth removed or have to have surgery for no reason.
Reply:Is there a swelling on the face too? That's a huge indicator of an abcessed tooth, but doesn't have to be present.





Cats mask their pain very well... I would trust the vet, but I'm biased because I'm a vet tech :)





but if you're in doubt, get a second opinion from another vet.
Reply:The great thing about your dilemma is that an X-ray can put your mind at ease.





But I ALWAYS endorse the idea of taking pets in for a second opinion if the pet owner is feeling uneasy. I did not follow my instincts and my first cat died because of being misdiagnosed. This is guilt I will have to live with for the rest of my life.





This problem is something easily figured out, but in the future always remember that second opinions are wonderful things.
Reply:I would get another vet's opinon.

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