UPpyDate on the update: Sam and his teeth

[mrspunkysmom]

Congratulations! I have had a couple of guys with that problem, Conner (RIP June 2013) and Ozzy (RIP 2009) had problems with teeth being re-absorbed. But once the tooth was pulled things were fine for them. It just meant they had to eat more wet food, but neither of them complained about that

Sams prefers dry food, but I've noticed the last few years he is preferring the wet food and real meat treats over the dry. Teh vet was surprised that it was the resorption over cancer.

I'm trying to reduce the amount of wet food to cut costs, but it won't work if some of the critters get sick.

Thanks

[Catty1]

Oscar had that - FORL - Feline Ododontal Resorption Lesion. Cats are good at hiding pain, and Oscar was no exception. Just over a year ago he went in for his checkup and yow! He had already lost 4 teeth to FORL and about another 7 were pulled. During surgery to remove some skin growths about a month ago, one tooth was also destroyed by FORL - the roots were pretty much gone. Both times he was on Metacam for a few days and eating wet food only. The lesion eats through the enamel, then the dentyne, the roots dissolve - poor Oscar was in so much pain and I had no idea! They removed teeth where the roots were starting to dissolve as well. Whew!

Cole's checkup was next and he lost about 4 teeth to FORL.

Zoe - ok so far.

My vet assured me it was nothing I did - researchers still don't really know what causes this. I may or may not have something to do with Vitamin D.

Glad Sam is home and I hope he feels much better soon!

[Karen]

Sams prefers dry food, but I've noticed the last few years he is preferring the wet food and real meat treats over the dry. Teh vet was surprised that it was the resorption over cancer.

I'm trying to reduce the amount of wet food to cut costs, but it won't work if some of the critters get sick.

Thanks

Dry food + broth & time = wet-enough food ... So glad it was this and not cancer!

[emily_the_spoiled]

I make my own wet food for the gang (cheaper than buying wet canned food in bulk). So if you are interested in the recipe drop me a line.

[mrspunkysmom]

I make my own wet food for the gang (cheaper than buying wet canned food in bulk). So if you are interested in the recipe drop me a line.

I am most interested. They are so finicky and would love anything that saves me money. I can't buy in bulk since I have no credit cards. Some of these sites won't accept gr cards or pay pal