Re: More questions/thoughts on teeth and gums

2002-05-17 Thread Ruthiegirl2
Tracy, Aloe vera water (juice) is okay but if it has sodium benzoate in it you can't give it to the cat because it's toxic to them. Myrrh is good for gums. You might try looking for Myrrh and Propolis tinctures in a health food store. Try to get it without alcohol. Both are excellent for gum

Thoughts on teeth and gums

2002-05-14 Thread Julie . Johnson
Hi All, I have cats who are related who have developed stomatitis (one at less than one year of age). For those cats, there is obviously some genetic predisposition to developing this disease. I have cats who have develeped it who are not related and have contact with each other. I also have

Re: Thoughts on teeth and gums

2002-05-14 Thread Pamcarocats
Yes, Julie, I think there are various factors that trigger/cause it - maybe some things working with others - the herpes plus diet, for example, but not all with stomatitis have URI, not all have poor immune systems - that was sort of what started my conversation with Tally - that some who