My Poor Storm: Update 11-03-09 Having Ups & Downs

[krazyaboutkatz]

Storm's been having some gums issues which have turned into severe gingivitis. His worst problem seems to be in his upper left quadrant area. I noticed in early Aug. that he had also chipped his left upper canine tooth but it didn't seem to bother him. I decided to make a dental cleaning appointment for him but I've had to wait a few weeks for the appointment because I wanted it when my vet would be there to supervise. He has a dental cleaning on Mon. Oct. 19th.

Before I made his appointment I noticed that his left eye was tearing a lot which isn't normal for him. Now it's still tearing and he's also started sneezing and sniffling some. His left nostril will some times become runny or have dry crusties in it. I feel that this is all related to his gum/teeth issues in his upper left quadrant area so hopefully this will all clear up after his dental.

Wed. night I noticed that there was some blood on my comforter and I was pretty sure that it was from Storm. Last night I also found some bloody mucus looking stuff on my carpet. I looked at Storm's mouth last night and just above his upper left chipped canine is a red swollen bump. He may now have an abscessed tooth. I don't see any pus though. His mouth looks so painful that I'm surprised that he's still able to eat.

I e-mailed my vet about all of this but I haven't heard back from her yet. She doesn't work until Sunday. I called my vets office this morning to ask them some questions. The lady told me that if he does have an abscessed tooth that they can take care of it when they do his dental cleaning which I was happy to hear.

I'm so glad that I made a dental cleaning appointment for him when I did. Please send some positive vibes and prayers his way. I was hoping that he wouldn't need any teeth extracted this time but it doesn't look good. I just hope that everything goes smoothly without any complications. Thanks in advance.

[lvpets2002]

Awee poor baby Storm.. I sure hope you get to feeling better real soon.. Now go to the Vets & they will take care of you & then you will feel better real soon.. Sending Lots of Prayers & Huggss..

[Catty1]

Poor little guy! I hope the dental clears up all problems. Sometimes the 'littlest' thing, like teeth, can cause big problems.

Hugs and cuddles to Storm...looking forward to a healthy happy boy!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks Helene and Candace. I just heard back from my vet and she thinks that his gums are just inflamed but not infected and since he's still eating he'll be fine until Monday. She also said that the treatment for an abscessed tooth would be a dental cleaning and an extraction.

[lvpets2002]

Ouchy Ouchy.. Now they will give him a sleeping drug before they do all this mouth work right?? I sure hope so.. Poor baby..

[Catty1]

Oh yes, Storm will be in the arms of Morpheus while all this is going on!

Or, as my sister used to say, "I don't wanna be in the room while they're doing that!"

General anesthetics are used for cats because their jaws are SO strong...and imagine trying to give a cat a local!

Best wishes for Storm!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know the great news. Storm's biopsy came back normal!!! He's doing excellent and seems to be a much happier and content cat. I'm sure he feels so much better now. In a few weeks I'm going to start brushing his teeth at least 2 times a week as well as my other cats. Hopefully this will help everyone's teeth and gums. Thanks again for all of the emotional support.

[lvpets2002]

Way to Go Storm.. That is the Greatest of News.. Now you rest & keep getting spoiled..

[Prairie Purrs]

Happy news for Storm! Such a relief!

[Kirsten]

Wow, huge relief!!! I'm happy for you and Storm! So glad that he is feeling better now!!

Kirsten

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so pleased! Please give Storm big hugs!

[Barbara]

Can I say I was scared? After Morgan?
Now I think this is really happy news!!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everyone. I just thought I'd let you know that Storm became very sick yesterday due to the antibiotics that he's been taking. I fed him in the morning and a little while later I gave him his antibiotics. He then started to gag and he threw up all of his breakfast. I fed him a little while later and he also threw this up and then he continued to throw up mostly liquid. When I got home I found even more liquid throw up in several places.

I e-mailed my vet about it but I didn't hear anything back until last night. She said to stop the antibiotics. He was almost finished with them any way. Last night he was able to keep his food down. I did notice that there were some mushy stools in one of the litter boxes this morning and I suspect Storm because he smelled very stinky last night and I had to clean up his bottom a little bit.

This morning he also kept his food down but he doesn't seem to have as big of an appetite as usual and he also seems to be extra tired. He's resting comfortably in one of the cat beds for now. I hope he'll bounce back soon. Please send some prayers and positive vibes his way. Thanks in advance.

[Barbara]

I send my best thoughts- may Storm recover soon

[katladyd]

Prayers and good wishes coming from me to Precious Storm! Feel better soon, baby!