Monte and Shilo = dentals.

[jenluckenbach]

Well, my boys are still in their carriers sleeping off the drugs. (can't have them falling all over the house.)

Monte had 3 teeth removed, and then a cleaning.

Shilo had 8 teeth removed, and a cleaning around some "questionable" teeth. Not quite bad enough to be pulled, but still good enough to have a firm hold on the jaw.

I got to watch the procedures (along with a few spays and neuters). And if these boys, especially Shilo, don't have headaches after this I would be amazed.

They have pain meds for a few days and antibiotics.

Speaking of the spays, most were ferals, and 3 of the ladies were pregnant. And even though some people do not approve, 14 babies were prevented from being born (in the wild) today.

[kimlovescats]

Glad to hear everything went well. I'll be very interested to see how Shilo's stomatitis responds to his extractions. I have 2 here with the same thing. Dexter's is horrible ... he is losing weight because of it and his mouth is terrible. We have tried the Prednisone too. My vet also did a cleaning, but she said his teeth were too well-rooted to warrant removing them. I'm really frustrated with this.

[jenluckenbach]

Glad to hear everything went well. I'll be very interested to see how Shilo's stomatitis responds to his extractions. I have 2 here with the same thing. Dexter's is horrible ... he is losing weight because of it and his mouth is terrible. We have tried the Prednisone too. My vet also did a cleaning, but she said his teeth were too well-rooted to warrant removing them. I'm really frustrated with this.

Well, Amber had this done in Dec. And even though she was still painful for almost 2 weeks, she is SO much better now. Gaining weight and even willing to eat some dry food again. But, she had the same problem at first, we did a dental and many teeth were still rooted too well to remove, but it did buy her some time before the more radical dental.

Shilo will be the same. While he had 8 bad teeth removed, he might have several more some time down the road. but I hope it will mean pain-free and PILL-free fo a good long time.

Shilo is currently "passed out" on the sofa and Monte is right here with Mama.

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm pleased to hear that the boys are back home and recuperating. Please pass on smoochies.

[jenluckenbach]

For you few people following my boys, Monte is back to very normal. I cannot tell you how glad I am, as all week I kept fearing something would happen and he would not even wake up. (a VERY nasty feeling)

Shilo will take longer to stop hurting, but he did eat this morning and is acting as normal as can be expected. He still looks so sad, but I know we did what needed to be done.

I have administered all said hugs and scritchies.

[jennielynn1970]

I've got a bunch of cans of fancy feast... do you want some for Shilo??

[jenluckenbach]

I've got a bunch of cans of fancy feast... do you want some for Shilo??

You are so sweet, but he is eating. He will be fine.