[Felvtalk] Cat Bite

2013-12-15 Thread Jill Eisenbraun
Hi Lance, if the bite doesn't look bad and feel bad by now it most likely is okay. I was bitten many years ago by one of my own cats and ended up with pasteurella. The bite was on my hand and I ended up in the hospital for three days. Doctor wasn't sure he'd be able to save the hand, but in

[Felvtalk] Stomatitis

2013-12-21 Thread Jill Eisenbraun
Hi Jen, stomatitis isn't limited to older cats at all! It can have many causes, but cause can be hard to pin down. It's an immune problem and also is more common in FIV+ cats. However, other cats can and do get it. Some vets feel that it may be caused by calici virus.I have one who had severe