I need advice, help with cats health

[Catty1]

If she has tartar and plaque on her teeth, it hurts to eat! Syringing food and antibiotics will help in the short term, but I am really surprised the vet did not suggest a dental cleaning. It's expensive too...but not like the other surgery.

There is a liquid you can put in cats' drinking water that helps remove plaque...it's not a cure, but might help in the short term. Ask your vet about it.

HUGS and good luck with your babies!

[funny felines]

the vet did suggest a teeth cleaning, and I had scheduled it, but the vet called and said that she does not want her to go under anesthesia (sp?) while her mouth is sore or the gums are inflamed.

catty1-- thank you I will ask about that.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear this. Storm had this problem last year and I was able to schedule a dental cleaning for him without any problems. He even ended up having 2 small teeth extracted. Maybe her condition is worse and she needs some antibiotics to clear up her gums first. I hope she'll feel better soon.

[funny felines]

thank you. the vet gave her an anti-biotic the other day. in my last post, I was in a hurry and forgot to say-- she( her name is snickers a.k.a. sassy girl) is doing better as of last night, after I syringed liquid food several times, and gave her a little pain med...she was more of her old self, and even used the litter box this morning! of course now that she feels a little better she fights me more now when I syringe her. and since the other day she drools. since I gave her a syringe of liquid, it stimulated her appetite and she keeps going up to the food dish, puts her face to it but can't eat, my poor baby! it's so hard to see her do that! she is going back to the vet first thing in the morning. and Leo is having his lasor surgery wednesday morning, so my house will be like a cat recovery zone! my poor babies. I can't wait till they're well again. I might never have any money again but at least they will be taken care of even if I have to eat top romen noodles !! just kidding. I might have to sell all my furniture and sit/sleep on the floor! maybe the healthy ones better learn to sing and dance to bring in some money! just kidding, I feel better now that I know they will both be ok. I was so upset last week, actually I still don't know exactly what is wrong, but I think it's the inflamed gums so here's hoping some med will easily take care of that... I hope it is that simple anyway then she can get her teeth cleaned. I bought gauze at the store and at the vets I bought an oral rinse for cats and toothpaste, you can bet I am starting a cat oral hygiene for each or them daily, it won't be easy but I don't want anymore gum/ mouth problems for them. Leo's is allergy -related but made worse by the plaque the vet said.

[funny felines]

I forgot to say...the "speciality" vet said my cat would have to have at least one tooth removed, the next vet I took him to does not think he needs a tooth removed, and the last regular vet he went to never said anything about it. hmm, odd. I think that place, even though they are board certified vets and I'm sure very good at what they do, I think they suggested some things that weren't necessary. a friend of mine asked me, how much without the coffee?? lol

the thing about the vets is: I was taking all cats to one, then one day I took Leo there, and then after that visit I decided to switch vets. THAT new vet sent me to the EXPENSIVE speciality vet, after that visit I wondered why didn't the curent regular vet mention the tooth needing removing?? well then I switched vets again, and THAT new vet didn't see the need to remove a tooth. the new speciality vet that is doing the lasor surgery, also does not think Leo needs a tooth removed. and the surgery estimate is HALF the cost of what the first place quoted me. $700. -$900. is much better than $1500 to $2000 !!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad that you saw several vets to get their opinions about the laser surgery. You may want to try feeding Snickers some baby food she'll be able to eat better. Most cats can't resist this. Good luck.

[columbine]

Pet Promise canned food is ground up small and mushy like baby food, but nutritionally balanced for cats - you could try mixing it with a bit of warm water and letting them lick it off your finger (which also warms it a bit, so it makes it smellier and more tempting!)

Love, Columbine