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Does My Cat Need a Root Canal?

A fractured tooth with exposed pulp may require root canal treatment or extraction.

A fractured tooth with exposed pulp may require root canal treatment or extraction. Root canal therapy preserves the tooth but needs specialist skills and equipment.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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