Amber is having pain.

[jenluckenbach]

Amber has had mouth/gum issues for quite some time now. She has been on pred. for, wow, probably 2 years now. the doses keep needing to be given closer together to control her pain.

Well, Monday she went for her yearly physical and the vet said it is time to remove a good majority of her teeth. (I kneow this would be in her future). The vet said she would do it at her clinic (for the rescue groups) when she returned from vacation (in 2 weeks) This could have saved me hunderds of dollars.

Amber, though, had other plans. In spite of being prescribed a pain medication to go along with her pred. she has been in such pain the last 2 days that she won't eat anything. (not even the softest of foods).

So she went in to my vet's office today (to see a vet I never met) who suggested doing the dental ASAP. (as soon as posible).

The surgery will be Tuesday. The cost will depend on the number of extractions (and there will probably be a LOT) and the time factor. The estimate was $350 to $550. Many of you will think this sounds reasonable (and I guess it is), but it means I AGAIN have to postpone purchasing my own new eyeglasses to pay for this. (I postponed the glasses already back in May when Lucas needed the ultrasound and never quite got up the money to order them)

The good news is, her blood work is great, so other than this stomatitis she's good to go. (Amber is 10 1/2 years old, by the way)

Pray she can find some painfree moments in the next few days to eat some food. And that she flies through surgery with flying colors. (and that I find a wallet with $500 in it. )

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh Jen, I'm so sorry that this has come up now. I remember Amber having trouble in the past and you talking about her teeth having to be taken out. Poor girl!

I hope she perks up a bit with the painkiller.

[Mcat]

Many prayers for Amber.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope that Amber will start eating something and that everything will go well with her surgery. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

[catfamily]

I''m so sorry you have to go through this.Poor Amber too but she's so fortunate to have you to do this for her.I've payed hundreds for teeth pulling on so many cats and between those bills and so many other vet specialist bills and bloodwork on at least half my cats and Winston with his heart...I can't believe we still have a home.But in the end it will hopefully work out.
You may not be able to see because you can't afford glassess for yourself but she'll tell you how happy she is later that you spent so much on her
I hope you find that wallet

[rg_girlca]

Oh Jen, I am so sorry to hear that Amber is having teefie problems. Come on sweetie, try to eat a little something.

Prayers on the way that her surgery goes well.

[catmandu]

We are sorry to hear that Ambers is such pain.
I know what you are going through as Preciouss ear is going to cost about 500 dollars too.
There goes the plans for a new floor in the spare bedroom, and new books for me.
But as you say Jen, Our Cats come first!!
The Pet Angels will bring Amber some treats from the Caribbean to tide her over until her surgery.
John Hancock, who has only one tooth left, is praying especially hard for his Friend Amber.

As is JJJ3!

[kittycats_delight]

oh poor Amber...how ouchy those teeters must be. Amber sweety...you need to eat a little sumfin sumfin. I hope her surgery goes well and she heals quickly so she can get back to eating normally again and be rid of that nasty teeters pain.

[jenluckenbach]

I bought Amber CatSure (like Ensure for people) figuring if she could not eat, she might just drink. ($7.50 for a small can ) She wouldn't touch it!

Now get this!!: the vet sent home a feeding syringe so I could force feed her baby food. I TOLD them that Amber yelled with pain when I would open her mouth to give her pills, how the heck am I going to force feed her?!?!? They said, all you need to do it put the little curved tip between her lips and teeth. Well, I bet the world over heard the blood curcling scream that came out of Amber when I tried to do this last night.

Charlie later did get her to eat a very little bit. (thank heavens. She IS Charlie's girl, you know) Come on Tuesday!! Poor Amber acts hungry but it actually afraid to eat for fear of pain. I can't believe how fast this came on. She has been doing so well up until this past Monday.

I have not offered food yet this morning, we shall see what hapens..

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh poor baby! I am sending lots of soothing vibes Amber's way.

[CultureJunky]

Get well soon Amber, I really hope the pain goes and it isn't too bad. When you've had your operation, it'll be so much better for you. I'm praying that you won't be in pain

[catfamily]

It's so sad how they get in such pain with mouth issues.They seem to need dental work more than any other animal.My vet and my old vet as well said the same.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh poor baby....
Don't you worry Jen, my nephews cat Doki had same problem this summer! They extracted ALL her teeth-but-one in one operation! We all thought he would feel miserable; but he started eating almosr immediately! Only few days later he was already happy nibbling on his dry food
He still a gorgeous and stunning boy!!

here he is, together with his Siamese sister Floepie

[catcrazylady]

Gosh Jen I'm so sorry to hear about Amber. I have been lucky so far and never had the dental issues here but I've seen lots of it at the shelter. Its so sad to see them want to eat but won't because of pain. It only figures that something would happen now instead of waiting two more weeks, huh?
Dental work is so darn expensive! It's a shame you have to put off getting your glasses again but look at this way.....Now you won't be able to see how poor you are!!!
That wasn't funny was it???

I've had to put off some of my own dental work with all the labs we did during the horrid FIP outbreak so I know what your going through.

Prayers and good wishes that Amber feels better real soon.

[catnapper]

Oh Jen I am so sorry! I hope the surgery solves all the problkems, and I hope you get the money together soon for new glasses (I know all about needing new glasses)