Cuddles is recovering, I hope.

[snakemama]

Aww, poor Cuddles, I'm glad she's recovering.

Please don't beat yourself up about her! Kitties are so masterful at hiding discomfort, especially in their mouths!

I honestly didn't know, from looking into Annie and Emma's mouths, that there was ANYTHING going on, but their jaws were trying to reabsorb their teeth! They both lots a LOT of teeth and were much happier after their recovery!

[Karen]

Aww, poor Cuddles! That must have been so painful, it is too bad they hide their pain so well!

[Randi]

Oh, poor Cuddles. At least she has been treated now and is hopefully pain free and will recover. It is so difficult to know when cats are in pain, since they hide it so well, and often they won't let you look in their mouths.

When I had to give Fister medicine, I found out how un-cooperative he was, so I practised how to hold him, stroked his gums every day and learned how to check if something was wrong - but it took a long time and patience before he would cooperate.

Sending lots of positive thoughts to sweet Cuddles.

[Freedom]

Thanks for the support. I was really feeling terrible about this yesterday. It helps to hear others enforce the message that cats are masters at hiding pain.

[phesina]

We are all sending along our love and prayers and healing energies for Cuddles and for you too, Sandie. Agree.. cats are indeed masterful at hiding pain.

[Taz_Zoee]

My RB Taz had a canine tooth pulled a LONG time ago. I can't remember what triggered the vet visit. I think I noticed him eating funny and his appetite decreased too.

But yes, kitties do not like to show their illness. Taz also had the pseudo cysts around his kidneys and I only knew because his sides had sunk in horribly. He acted just fine.
In fact, he was acting just fine the day I took him in to make the trip to the bridge. But he was very sick.

I hope Cuddles feels all better once her mouth is healed up. Hugs to you and Cuddles!

[Catty1]

Sandie, I too felt terrible when Oscar had FORL a few years ago. He had 7 teeth removed, and 4 had already been dissolved by this disease. I can't begin to imagine the pain he was in! I felt horrid.

My vet assured me that cats are very good at hiding pain - Oscar would have just been chewing on the side that didn't hurt.

After he came home I swear he slept for 24 hours straight just because the pain was gone.

Prayers for Cuddles that he recovers well, and prayers for you.