I need advice, help with cats health

[funny felines]

I forgot to say...the "speciality" vet said my cat would have to have at least one tooth removed, the next vet I took him to does not think he needs a tooth removed, and the last regular vet he went to never said anything about it. hmm, odd. I think that place, even though they are board certified vets and I'm sure very good at what they do, I think they suggested some things that weren't necessary. a friend of mine asked me, how much without the coffee?? lol

the thing about the vets is: I was taking all cats to one, then one day I took Leo there, and then after that visit I decided to switch vets. THAT new vet sent me to the EXPENSIVE speciality vet, after that visit I wondered why didn't the curent regular vet mention the tooth needing removing?? well then I switched vets again, and THAT new vet didn't see the need to remove a tooth. the new speciality vet that is doing the lasor surgery, also does not think Leo needs a tooth removed. and the surgery estimate is HALF the cost of what the first place quoted me. $700. -$900. is much better than $1500 to $2000 !!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad that you saw several vets to get their opinions about the laser surgery. You may want to try feeding Snickers some baby food she'll be able to eat better. Most cats can't resist this. Good luck.

[columbine]

Pet Promise canned food is ground up small and mushy like baby food, but nutritionally balanced for cats - you could try mixing it with a bit of warm water and letting them lick it off your finger (which also warms it a bit, so it makes it smellier and more tempting!)

Love, Columbine

[funny felines]

Leo is doing good, and will have lasor surgery on wednesday morning. Snickers is also(thankfully!) doing better

I brought her to the vet today, and she gave Snickers an anti-inflammatory.
the vet said that the "stomitis " sores she saw on the side of her tongue are gone, and looks much better plus the kitty let her examine her much better today, she did not fight like last week. last night I was going to syringe more liquid but she lapped it up before I could, I had fed the other cats the canned food, then put water into the can with the juice and she licked a little so I poured it into a dish to see, and she finished it!! she even played a little this morning! she is acting happy again! the vet said Snickers should be able to eat by tomorrow, if not let her know..the vet also said she thinks maybe Snicker doodle girl may have bit or chewed on something that hurt her mouth..then light bulb moment for me.... a cord, I have a new electric blanket and kitty is a chewer! I keep it very low and have the cord covered up but sneaky cat-- SNEAKY was almost her name when I got her then decided on snickers--- found a way to chew anyway and now I feel like a total bad neglectful cat mommy! I thought I will rub some red pepper on the cords in the house to prevent that from happening again! or get some pvc tubing and run all cords thru them.. about a year ago kitty chewed my phone charger, (not plugged in) and ruined it and mommy had to pay $30. for a new one. so I THINK the mystery has been solved but I will wait to feel better till I see her eat. I will post update on wednesday after Leo's surgery. thanks for all the help everyone.

[funny felines]

sorry I didn't post earlier...Snickers is eating again as of Tuesday!

Leo is doing very well. I brought him home last night and he was so active for all he has been thru. the lesions on his tongue had to be stitched, and there was 2, the vet found one way in the back of his tongue, and they had to go deep to get them removed, the stitches will dissolve on their own, Leo has to eat canned for a week then go back next week for a follow up visit. He was PISSEDat me when I brought him home, in the carrier he kept turning away from me, and at home he kept running whenever I came near him, but it did not last long, after an hour he was next to me and purring again. he stayed fairly active for about 4 hours before he was ready to settle down. he was loaded my babies are ok, whew! after the last 6 months, what a way to start the new year, hopefully this is the end of it.