Cat drooling after teeth are pulled

[steel]

My 16/17 yr old cat had 3 teeth pulled last friday (10/25). He was fine yesterday but today i notice hes drooling from the side that was the worse (2 teeth pulled on that side incl the canine). The meds i have is clavamox drops (one ml 2xs a day). Ill be taking him to the vets tomorrow for a re-check. Why the drooling (he drooled big time prior to the teeth extractions) ?

[Annie89121]

He is probably still in pain from the extractions and can't use the muscles on that side of his jaw yet.

[Karen]

I was going to say the same thing - his jaw is probably still sore, and so keeping it closed would be painful. And as he is a cat, he is not self-conscious about drooling like a person might be. Glad you're already taking him in for a recheck, just in case!

[steel]

I adopted buddy a lil over 14 yrs ago. He was kicked out of a neighbors apt cause she was pregnant & due any day & didnt want the cat to suffocate her baby (thats what she told me).
I named him buddy cause he was friendly to everyone incl the cat haters. He does have a good appetite & hes 15.3 lbs (a lil chubby). Why was i given a 1/2 bottle of clavamox instead of a full bottle ? I paid $22.00 & should of received a full bottle. Right ?

[Catty1]

Ask your vet about the price.

[snakemama]

That's just the way Clavamox is. They mix 14cc of fluid ino the powder, and there is still room in the bottle so that you can shake the stuff up thoroughly. You did get 100% of the clavamox, it's just not manufactured in such a way that the entire dose fills the bottle.

[Jessika]

That's just the way Clavamox is. They mix 14cc of fluid ino the powder, and there is still room in the bottle so that you can shake the stuff up thoroughly. You did get 100% of the clavamox, it's just not manufactured in such a way that the entire dose fills the bottle.
Exactly this. Depending on the size of the bottle, when it's reconstituted it will not be filled up 100%.

Sometimes (actually, pretty commonly) cats will drool after being given oral medications, especially liquid meds like clavamox. Do you notice drooling all the time or close to when you've given the antibiotics?

As others have mentioned, it can also be associated with pain. Were you sent home with any pain medication or just antibiotics?

[steel]

Clavamox was the only thing my vet gave me to take home. Buddy was not drooling as much today as he was yesterday. He has sneezed a few xs & the drool just hangs from the side where the canine was removed. Its cost me $250.00 to have 3 teeth pulled incl the meds. The humane society of san bernardino wanted $300.00 & their procedure involves alot more such as a iv & catheter. Buddy is a very loving cat esp around kids. Thanks for all the replys.

[steel]

Why the sneezing & sometimes runny eyes ? The vet on the phone said his sneezing is not related to the teeth extraction so its a seperate office visit ($38.00 + meds). Im barely working & i told him that. He wouldnt budge. The humane society would be cheaper + their meds are not as expensive.

[steel]

Its been 5 days since the surgery. Buddy is still drooling from the worse side. Is that normal ?

[Catty1]

Phone the vet and ask.

[Jessika]

Its been 5 days since the surgery. Buddy is still drooling from the worse side. Is that normal ?
Surely your vet will see you on a free dental follow-up visit if you're concerned about something not being right since the dental? We offer free surgical follow-ups on every single surgical case, the only additional cost might be if additional treatment or medications are needed, but we don't charge an office visit. That's just good medicine to follow up on your own work...

[steel]

According to the vet today he believes the sneezing is related to the dental work. Buddy still has a sore (redness) gum & the vet gave me clindacure 25 MG/ML ($18.00). Buddy lost 8 ounces in the past week (15.2 to 14.6). The vet said thats not abnormal considering the teeth extractions. Buddy is eating & drinking fine but not as much prior to the surgery. Its been a very rough week for buddy & i hope he doesnt lose anymore weight even though hes a lil chubby.

[steel]

It has been a lil over 3 weeks since buddy had 3 teeth extracted. Hes still drooling & has lost 1.2 lbs in 3 weeks. I took him to the vet today & he told me he believes buddy has a tumor in his mouth. Ill know for sure whats going on next weds when they sedate him & look into his mouth. Buddy became violent when the vet looked into his mouth & used a long swab. If buddy does have a tumor their is nothing i can do even if i had the money which i dont. I will have him put to sleep at the humane society. They have put down 3 of my cats (ages 12, 13 & 15) in the past 10 or so yrs.

[Jessika]

I am so sorry to hear that suspicion :(

[Catty1]

I hope it's not a tumour...I hope it is something treatable. Hugs to you and your dear kitty. :love:

[steel]

Buddy is drooling, losing weight, sneezing & has a runny eye. Hes not looking good at all. This is the first time in his life that hes experienced such pain & discomfort. I will not let him suffer.

[phesina]

Prayers and good healing wishes that this is something that can be treated.

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[steel]

Buddy has gotten worse.
his haws is showing in one of his eyes.

[Karen]

Aww, so sorry to hear this. He is an elderly boy, and sometimes these things happen.

[steel]

It might be best to have him put to sleep but ill wait till weds & see what the vet says. I thought that this would be easier to handle since i have been through this 3 xs but it isnt. All my cats died during the fall.

[Catty1]

:love:

[steel]

Aww, so sorry to hear this. He is an elderly boy, and sometimes these things happen.

I believe hes 16 x 7...right ? Also is showing the haws (3rd eyelid) dangerous ? He does have a good appetite.

[Catty1]

Showing the third eyelid means that a cat is ill. It's not necessarily dangerous.

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[steel]

I talked to a neighbor & she said her cat had the same problem with the 3rd eyelid showing. She said it was horner's syndrome & the vet gave her cat eye ointment & antibiotics & the cat got better. Buddys mouth is very sensitive when i touch him. I expected the dental surgery to go well but it hasnt.

[Jessika]

Don't for a minute think that you are to blame for any of this. And don't think that the dental was the bane of his existence, either... dentals, especially in older/sick pets, are always a good idea. Walking around with bad teeth or a mouth full of bacteria is just asking for issues (bad mouths can lead to cardiac/respiratory disease, sepsis, etc). The fact that he hasn't had a nice recovery kind of indicates that something deeper was going on to begin with. But don't you blame yourself for a single second!

Hoping for better news...

[steel]

I took buddy to the vet today & the vet told me one side of buddys mouth is all bone & he does have a tumor. He said it will get bigger & he suggested i put buddy to sleep cause its only going to get worse & his age doesnt help things. For now he gave me a refill of clindacure & he said that should help with his haws (3rd eyelid). Buddy is like my kid cause i have no children & hes been with me over 14 yrs but i will do the right thing when i notice his face swelling. Ill take him to the humane society of san bernardino just like i have taken 3 of my other cats. Its going to be tough but i have no choice. Buddy has lived a good life & ill miss him dearly. Thank you for all the replys.

[Catty1]

I hope you have some more good time with Buddy and can spoil him a little bit. I know you will give him all the love you can, and Buddy will know it.:love::love:

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[steel]

Buddy is not drooling as much as he used to but he still sneezes time to time. His 3rd eyelid is still showing (3/4) & he sleeps over 20 hrs a day. Im not sure but i dont think hes peeing or pooping. What over the counter stuff can i get to help him along ? His appetite is good & hes drinking water but not much. The vet did give me a refill of clindacure on the 22nd & he said it was for 10 days but it lasted only 7. Hmmmm.

[Catty1]

Hi, Steel:

Might you get some more Clindamycin for Buddy? It seems to help him feel a bit more comfy. Ask your vet about some Prednisone as well. It is not a cure but can reduce tumour and other swelling.

HUGS.:love:

[Jessika]

Buddy is not drooling as much as he used to but he still sneezes time to time. His 3rd eyelid is still showing (3/4) & he sleeps over 20 hrs a day. Im not sure but i dont think hes peeing or pooping. What over the counter stuff can i get to help him along ? His appetite is good & hes drinking water but not much. The vet did give me a refill of clindacure on the 22nd & he said it was for 10 days but it lasted only 7. Hmmmm.
A kitty that isn't urinating or defecating can be a medical emergency in and of itself. His appetite is good, so I'm sure he's voiding his bowels somewhere (if not in the litterbox, then somewhere else, I hate to say...). Nothing OTC will truly help him out. The only SAFE suggestion I have is to ask your vet.

[steel]

Buddy is in very bad shape. The vet believes he has a mouth tumor. He noticed one side of his mouth was all bone. Buddy will be put to sleep tomorrow & it hurts so bad. Buddy continued to drool & sneeze & he bled from the mouth. Buddy also stopped eating & drinking & i forced fluids & food in him & it did no good. Buddy was a unique cat. During the winter he would jump on my bed & crawl under the covers. He used his head to get under. When i opened a can of cat food he was the first in line & the other 4 cats knew he was top cat. He also did strange things such as opening a cabinet door & kicking his back feet against the sides. I will miss him dearly. I have no children so my cats are my kids. I know ill lose it at the vet tomorrow & i dont care who sees me. Shedding tears is showing love. I lost it today when i talked to the vet in yucaipa. I know life will go on for me & as time passes it will get easier for me to deal with but damn it hurts. I named him buddy cause he was everyones buddy. Everyone liked him even the people who didnt care for cats. Why the creator gave small animals such a short life compared to humans ill never understand. The vet did say buddys age (15 or 16) worked against him. Four of my cats have been euthenized in the past 10 yrs & it never gets easier handling the death of the next one. Thanks for all the posts.

[Karen]

Oh, steel, so sorry to hear this. Cats too often hide any pain or illness until it is too late for us to do anything about them. You'll be in our prayers.

[phesina]

I am so very sorry. Prayers for Buddy and you.

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[Catty1]

Steel, I am so so sorry. You are putting what is best for Buddy first, and that just rips us up when we do that last act of love for our furkids.

There is a story about how a couple has a vet at their home and are told that their dog Belker is dying of cancer. The vet offers to perform euthanasia at their home and the couple thinks their 6 year old son should be there as he might learn something.

After poor old Belker is at peace, the adults are talking and asking why pets don't live as long as humans. The 6 year old says he knows why, and tells them:

"People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."

It's the same for Buddy, and all the furbabies we love so much.:love:

Buddy loves you. He will always be with you. :love:

[steel]

Buddy passed away earlier today. Ill be burying him in my back yard behind my bedroom window. He died peacefully. I was in the vets office with him when the vet gave him the shot. I now regret not spending much time with him during his last days. He spent his last days on the couch with covers on him. I did say hi & pet him time to time. He was in very bad shape but at least last week i took him outside a few times & let him walk around my home. He has been a indoor cat for over 14 yrs. Ill miss him dearly. Ill bury buddy with a small blanket over him. I did kiss him goodbye & petted him during his final moments on this earth. He was a very special cat. RIP my beloved buddy.

[Karen]

Rest in peace, dear kitty. I have moved this thread over to Cat Memorial. Our condolences.

Steel, do not regret any of this past week, you gave him love, cared for him, and that is what he will remember. He will take with him the memories of happy times, and be waiting for you, whole and well, up at the Rainbow Bridge.

[maid25cats]

I am sorry for your loss
Buddy is no longer suffering
He is healthy and whole again waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.

I just went though the same thing on the 19th
I stayed in the room with my boy petting him kissing him and crying my eyes out:(
I know what your going through.:(
Its not an easy thing to do but it was what was best for your sweet boy.
Let the happy memories of your baby boy get you through this tough time
you are in my thoughts and prayers
(hugs) take care

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Buddy. You were a wonderful purrent.:love:

[phesina]

I am so very sorry, Deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Buddy, to you and all who love him so very much. You and he have shared many, many years of deep and true love, which is eternal and is with you both forever.

Rest in peace, dearest Buddy, whole and healthy again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Dear Buddy is waiting for you there and will welcome you Home.. One Fine Day. God bless you and bring you peace and comfort.

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[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry for your loss.:( RIP sweet Buddy.:( Please take care.:(

[catmandu]

We are so sorrty to hear about the passing of your friend Buddy.
Seldom has a Cat been better named as Buddy was a good Buddy to you and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Buddy has his wings of Silver and Gold now as Our Awesome Angels rmy starts their tour of New Zealand.
Buddy Angel will love touring the world , but will drop in to see how you are until you meet again in Paradise.
One Fine Day:love:

[Cataholic]

Steel,
I am so sorry for the loss of Buddy. He was much loved. As said earlier, letting Buddy go was the act of final love. We know how much it hurts. Hugs to you.
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