Thanks Lorrie! On Dec 21, 2013, at 5:05 AM, Lorrie wrote: > Read below........... > > > On 12-20, Jennifer Lewis wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with >> severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for >> stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. >> >> My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're >> leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. >> >> It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, >> but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath >> which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. >> >> Please help! >> Jen > > Jen, I don't believe stomatitis is only a problem in older cats. > Some cats that are quite young have it. I have delt with it and > it is difficult to deal with. Vets usually alternate between pred. > and antibiotics, and in worse case scenario all the cats teeth must > be removed, which is quite costly. Howvever since you mention this > jaw/lymph connection I'd definitely get another opinion. It may not > be her teeth at all. > > Lorrie > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
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