Re: Question about red gums
Thanks for the link to the oral rinse! I am going to try it. Hopefully, I can keep Angel as stress free as possible! Karen[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Foster Smith carries a good oral rinse that you can swab on (and special dentalswabs):http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=14657N=2002+22759Luckily, all my cats are blessed with good mouths, so I can't advise you much on thistopic, no personal experience. Wouldn't Lysine be a good supplement for dentalconcerns too?My cats just LOVE these Feline Greenies treats, though I only give three at a timemax per cat per day, because the DOG greenies have been causing intestinal blockagesin dogs, so I don't want to take any chances:http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13597N=2002+22759PhaewrynPLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.htmlDONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (forpictures) and HOMES for CATS!-- No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006 Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.
Re: Question about red gums
Try giving her some Rescue Remedy about 1/2 hour before you do the teeth if stress is a concern. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: kandbz_ mom To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 1:26 AM Subject: Re: Question about red gums Thanks for the link to the oral rinse! I am going to try it. Hopefully, I can keep Angel as stress free as possible! Karen[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Foster Smith carries a good oral rinse that you can swab on (and special dentalswabs):http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=14657N=2002+22759Luckily, all my cats are blessed with good mouths, so I can't advise you much on thistopic, no personal experience. Wouldn't Lysine be a good supplement for dentalconcerns too?My cats just LOVE these Feline Greenies treats, though I only give three at a timemax per cat per day, because the DOG greenies have been causing intestinal blockagesin dogs, so I don't want to take any chances:http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13597N=2002+22759PhaewrynPLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.htmlDONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (forpictures) and HOMES for CATS!-- No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006 Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006
Re: Question about red gums
Brushing does help. Also CoQ10 mixed into food once a day. Michelle In a message dated 8/10/2006 10:26:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Good Morning, Everyone! I noticed last night that Angel's gums are red, but not really swollen (in several places). I was reading on the internet that Periodontal Disease is associated with Felv. Basically, everything I read said that I should brush her teeth to keep the gums healthy. Is there more to it than that? Do I need to take her to a vet for meds? Any advice would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks, Karen
Re: Question about red gums
Michelle,Does Petsmart carry the CoQ10 or where can I get it?Thanks,Karen[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Brushing does help. Also CoQ10 mixed into food once a day. MichelleIn a message dated 8/10/2006 10:26:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:Good Morning, Everyone!I noticed last night that Angel's gums are red, but not really swollen (in several places). I was reading on the internet that Periodontal Disease is associated with Felv. Basically, everything I read said that I should brush her teeth to keep the gums healthy. Is there more to it than that? Do I need to take her to a vet for meds?Any advice would be helpful and appreciated.Thanks, Karen Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
Re: Question about red gums
Probably not, but every health food store should carry it. Michelle In a message dated 8/10/2006 11:30:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michelle, Does Petsmart carry the CoQ10 or where can I get it? Thanks, Karen
Re: Question about red gums
Hi Karen, Gingivitis is a common symptom with our felv babies. I got an oral rinse from the vet and used to dilute it with water and Q-tip it over their gums, (one quarter of their mouth eod or so). I figured it was gentler on their sore gums than brushing and hoped that the antibacterial was helping keep them healthier. I hadn't heard about CoQ10 being good for that. Someone once cautioned about stopping the use of CoQ10 once you start using it regularly, but that was for a heart condition. I did add it to the sups my guys got. You might want to do some research on it, (if you do, let us know what you find out). Nina kandbz_ mom wrote: Good Morning, Everyone! I noticed last night that Angel's gums are red, but not really swollen (in several places). I was reading on the internet that Periodontal Disease is associated with Felv. Basically, everything I read said that I should brush her teeth to keep the gums healthy. Is there more to it than that? Do I need to take her to a vet for meds? Any advice would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks, Karen
Re: Question about red gums
My vets put Dixie Louise on Interferon which settled things down big time. My alternative vet has her on some sort of drops that seem to help too. This is the only "symptom" Dixie has shown in the 14 months she has livedwith me. There are some teeth wipes that are easier than the tooth brush to use too. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: kandbz_ mom To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 9:26 AM Subject: Question about red gums Good Morning, Everyone! I noticed last night that Angel's gums are red, but not really swollen (in several places). I was reading on the internet that Periodontal Disease is associated with Felv. Basically, everything I read said that I should brush her teeth to keep the gums healthy. Is there more to it than that? Do I need to take her to a vet for meds? Any advice would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks, Karen Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006
Re: Question about red gums
Most drug stores, larger groceries, Wal-Mart etc have it. I didn't know it was good for a cat's teeth though. Thanks for the information. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: kandbz_ mom To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 10:29 AM Subject: Re: Question about red gums Michelle, Does Petsmart carry the CoQ10 or where can I get it? Thanks, Karen[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brushing does help. Also CoQ10 mixed into food once a day. Michelle In a message dated 8/10/2006 10:26:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Good Morning, Everyone! I noticed last night that Angel's gums are red, but not really swollen (in several places). I was reading on the internet that Periodontal Disease is associated with Felv. Basically, everything I read said that I should brush her teeth to keep the gums healthy. Is there more to it than that? Do I need to take her to a vet for meds? Any advice would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks, Karen Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006
Re: Question about red gums
Well, it could be stomatitis, which brushing wont help. A vet visit would be a good idea. Stomatitis is more common in FIV+ cats than in FELV+ cats. The wonderful people on the FIVCATS2 group on yahoogroups would be a great source for gum issue questions, they've all gone through it there. Here are a few links: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_plasma_cell_stomatitis.html http://www.dr-addie.com/stomatitis.html http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/health/gingivitis.html http://www.dentalvet.com/vets/cats/feline_stomatitis.htm Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006
Re: Question about red gums
Foster Smith carries a good oral rinse that you can swab on (and special dental swabs): http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=14657N=2002+22759 Luckily, all my cats are blessed with good mouths, so I can't advise you much on this topic, no personal experience. Wouldn't Lysine be a good supplement for dental concerns too? My cats just LOVE these Feline Greenies treats, though I only give three at a time max per cat per day, because the DOG greenies have been causing intestinal blockages in dogs, so I don't want to take any chances: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13597N=2002+22759 Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006
