gingivitis

[BaBaWaWa]

Thanx for your info; having worked in the dental profession for 45 years(with people....not cats) I am embarassed to have my cat in such a state with her mouth. I know Chlorahexadene (spelling??) works well with humans; never gave it a thought for cats. It tastes TERRIBLE & I know it would be impossible to give to my Bengal. She's a wonderful cat but when it comes to anything to do with her mouth OR administering meds, she really shows her WILD side...my vet can attest to that. She has to be sedated for an oral exam & "burrito wrapped" for meds. We are waiting one more month to see if her condition improves B4 seeing a dental specialist. I do hope the antibiotics & anti inflammatory(Metacam 0.15 ml per day) does the trick. If not, the x-rays may reveal a root tip left from the surgery. It really breaks my heart to see her hurting.....this is going to be a LONG month. Thanx for your responses

[Medusa]

The Chlorhexadine that my vet gave me is specifically for cats, so it doesn't taste so bad plus it has a long tip that makes it easy to squirt on the gums. I do know how difficult some cats can be w/administering meds, though. Puddy was like that until she became so sick that she cooperated. I know how nasty it tastes for humans; I use it myself. LOL He also told me that I can put it right in her water fountain and not have to worry about her swallowing it, so maybe talk to your vet about it and see what s/he says.

[kb2yjx]

Sorry to hear about your cat's dental problem. Have you tried to puree her wet food?? Maybe that might help with the growling....good luck....