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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:00
AM
Subject: Re: Teeth
I do not have much experience with dental problems in cats, but
in humans,
if you have a gum infection, you may need antibiotics.
Also, I understand
your reluctance to put your kitty "under", but it
sounds like it's
necessary. Brushing his teeth, etc. is great, but
the plaque/bacteria also
accumulates below the gum, where you can't
reach. That's why a cleaning is
needed, so they can use special
instruments to get it out of there. Left
unattended, it will
eventually destroy the bone, the teeth will fall out,
and very serious
infections can result.
Are his gums red/inflamed? Do you get
bleeding during/after brushing?
If you are feeding him dry, you might
try feeding moist for now as it will
be easier on his gums. Also,
something very enticing, like tuna, etc., if
reg. moist won't work.
Also can try Nutri-Cal supplement, and someone else
suggested a different
one before - can't remember it now.
I do know that some cats are more
prone to calculus build-up than others,
probably due to a variety of
reasons. It may be that, after you get this
issue resolved, you will
have much less problem in the future since you are
now brushing,
etc.
I know others on this list will have some suggestions for you as
well,
especially on how to get food in him. Good luck and hang in
there!
Kris
http://www.spazstory.zoomshare.com
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Original Message -----
From: "veggiepugs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
<Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
Sent:
Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:08 AM
Subject: Teeth
> Hi
Everyone...
> I wondered if anyone could offer advice on feLuk gum
disease. Wowie has
> stopped eating. Not for lack of wanting
to,
> but the only thing I can guess is that he is in pain. I have been
brushing
> his teeth as the dr suggested, and have been
>
brushing with both toothpaste and a separate brushing with baking soda and
> then a peroxide/h20 rinse. He is so
> good about it, but it
doesn't seem to help, and his gums don't look great.
> He clearly wants
to eat and is interested in
> food, but seems to be having trouble and
it's taking a toll on his weight
> and i fear for his health. The dr
had
> suggested last time we saw him, that I have a dental done when I
have him
> neutered, but I put it off because I am
> afraid to
put a FeLuk cat WITH a heart murmur under anesthesia. But now,
> I fear
it's inevitable. I can't have him in
> pain or not eating. I don't know
what to do. Any thoughts? I'm trying to
> get an appointment with a dr.
here who
> specializes in cats. Hope to get in on saturday. Until then,
any advice?
> Thanks so much.
> Rebecca
>
>
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