Mary, What wonderful news that Specs is eating on his own. Gosh, our pets really do scare us when they are sickly, dont they? I too would have been so concerned. It sure sounds as if he is on the path now to total recovery. In a few days he will feel like a new cat with no hurting teeth and he wont be as sore in his mouth. Great news! Kay in NC, Thur Jan 13