Purron
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One of my cats has been suffering from feline stomatitis for over a year now. It's a very painful inflamation of the gums and mouth. While the cause is uncertain, many vets believe it's due to an allergic reaction to naturally occuring bacteria on the teeth.
This condition progressed to the point where she ran away from the food bowl in agony. Even though I fed her canned food, mixed with warm water, it still hurt to eat.
Upon the advice of my vet, I took her to an practice specializing in animal dental issues. The two vets there have tons of specialized training and are even called upon to treat dental issues for animals at the National Zoo in DC.
After examining her and reviewing her case history, they recommended removing all her teeth. I was stunned by this, but after doing some research on my own, found this is the usual recommendation is cases such as hers. Feline stomatitis is quite common in cats and less common with dogs.
Last Thursday, my cat had all her teeth removed. The first couple of days were difficult, but she has made a remarkable recovery. I can tell she feels better already. I'm told once she fully recovers, I can expect her to act like a kitten again. Naturally, this was very expensive. Even so, DH and I have an ample amount in our budget to ensure our companion animals receive the best of care.
Here's a fairly recent picture of her prior to the dental procedure. Surpisingly, the procedure has not significantly changed her appearance. She's a wonderful cat, 10 years young, and I hope to have many more years with her.
This condition progressed to the point where she ran away from the food bowl in agony. Even though I fed her canned food, mixed with warm water, it still hurt to eat.
Upon the advice of my vet, I took her to an practice specializing in animal dental issues. The two vets there have tons of specialized training and are even called upon to treat dental issues for animals at the National Zoo in DC.
After examining her and reviewing her case history, they recommended removing all her teeth. I was stunned by this, but after doing some research on my own, found this is the usual recommendation is cases such as hers. Feline stomatitis is quite common in cats and less common with dogs.
Last Thursday, my cat had all her teeth removed. The first couple of days were difficult, but she has made a remarkable recovery. I can tell she feels better already. I'm told once she fully recovers, I can expect her to act like a kitten again. Naturally, this was very expensive. Even so, DH and I have an ample amount in our budget to ensure our companion animals receive the best of care.
Here's a fairly recent picture of her prior to the dental procedure. Surpisingly, the procedure has not significantly changed her appearance. She's a wonderful cat, 10 years young, and I hope to have many more years with her.