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Need vibes for Merlin tomorrow

post #1 of 27
4/11/10 at 1:50pm
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When I got Merlin last September I noticed that his the upper gums at the back of his jaw were swollen and red. The vet said that there is a tendency toward gingivitis in abyssinians and I should just keep an eye on it. I do attempt to brush his teeth 5-6 times a week. He actually end up eating most of the enzymatic toothpaste. He thinks it's a special treat just for him.

A couple of weeks ago I saw that the gums were looking a lot worse, extremely red and swollen enough to completely cover his back teeth. I can't say that it actually hurts him. It certainly hasn't slowed down his eating. Anyway, the vet gave him a cortisone shot to try to shrink the gums down. It did help some with the inflammation, but apparently the overgrowth is not going to go away. The teeth underneath the flap of gum appear to be in good condition.

Merlin goes in tomorrow for a dental under anesthesia. They will trim back the gums and clean his teeth. His surgery will be in the morning and he'll be ready to come home by 4:00 PM, except I won't be able to pick him up until later. I have piano students until 4:30.

Merlin could use some TCS vibes for an uneventful surgery.
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post #2 of 27
4/11/10 at 1:54pm
for Merlin and his humans! I love Aby's!
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post #3 of 27
4/11/10 at 1:55pm
Vibes sent for handsome Merlin hun!
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post #4 of 27
4/11/10 at 3:12pm
lots of good wishes for a safe surgery and a quick recovery - I'm sure he'll feel so much better afterwards.
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post #5 of 27
4/11/10 at 3:26pm
Merlin, we are all pulling for you tomorrow. Lots of healing prayers going out.
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post #6 of 27
4/11/10 at 3:35pm
for a swift easy operation and quick recovery
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post #7 of 27
4/11/10 at 4:22pm
Sending some more vibes for a successful procedure and quick recovery!!
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post #8 of 27
4/11/10 at 7:40pm
For Merlin and his Meowmy~~
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post #9 of 27
4/11/10 at 8:05pm
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Originally Posted by AddieBee View Post
For Merlin and his Meowmy~~
absolutely!...


For Merlin & Meowmy!
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post #10 of 27
4/11/10 at 8:36pm
Lots of vibes headed that way for Merlin and for you
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post #11 of 27
4/11/10 at 8:37pm


Happy Dental Day to you Merlin, you'll feel so much better after!
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post #12 of 27
4/12/10 at 10:18am
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Thanks for all the vibes. I dropped Merlin off at the vet about 2 hours ago. He wasn't allowed to eat after 10:00 PM, so I took up all the food. I usually free feed, but didn't have any way of keeping the Monkey out of the food, so everybody had to go hungry. When I got up this morning I discovered that I had accidentally shut Merlin in the office which meant I had made the girls unhappy for no reason.
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post #13 of 27
4/12/10 at 10:42am
for Merlin
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post #14 of 27
4/12/10 at 12:20pm
that all is going well.
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post #15 of 27
4/12/10 at 3:31pm
I hope everything is ok.
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post #16 of 27
4/12/10 at 5:02pm
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. . . and just as feisty as ever. I thought he was going to get the door of the carrier open before I could get him into the house. He's been running around like crazy, bugging the girls. I haven't been able to hold him still long enough to look in his mouth. Maybe later when he falls asleep.
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post #17 of 27
4/12/10 at 5:06pm
Thanks for the happy update!
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post #18 of 27
4/12/10 at 6:44pm
Thats great news good for him!! I know you must be relieved.
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post #19 of 27
4/12/10 at 9:20pm
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The vet gave me enough pain pills for two days in case Merlin needed them. He ate just a little bit, not as much as usual, and was looking a bit shell-shocked, so I gave him a pain pill this evening. I think maybe I won't do that again. He's practically bouncing off the walls now.
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post #20 of 27
4/12/10 at 11:18pm
LOL! Well I am very glad that is doing so well!
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post #21 of 27
4/13/10 at 10:54am
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Okay, no more happy pills for Merlin. He was high as a kite most of the night. I didn't get a lot of sleep because he kept running across the bed and jumping on me. The other kitties left and found someplace else to sleep. He finally wound down just before my alarm went off this morning.

He's back to eating everything in sight: wet food, dry food, people food (if he can get it before I hide it). His gums are looking really good, too, so hopefully this has taken care of the problem for the foreseeable future.
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post #22 of 27
4/13/10 at 11:14am
Happy to hear Merlin is feeling well. no more happy pills
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post #23 of 27
4/13/10 at 7:16pm
Your descriptions are too cute! I hope he calms down, and the surgery works!
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post #24 of 27
4/14/10 at 1:42pm
I saw this to late to send pre-vet vibes, but I am glad beautiful Merlin is recovering nicely.
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post #25 of 27
4/14/10 at 2:02pm
So happy everything went well for Merlin! I remember when Rocky had three extractions from resorptive lesions, I expected he would want to come home and relax. He played all night long because he felt so much better! Sounds like Merlin did the same.
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post #26 of 27
4/14/10 at 2:02pm
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Originally Posted by nurseangel View Post
I saw this to late to send pre-vet vibes, but I am glad beautiful Merlin is recovering nicely.
Who said anything about "nice"? He's back to his usual mischievous self.
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post #27 of 27
4/14/10 at 2:10pm
Way to go Merlin. We are all so happy that you are back home, none the worse for the wear. Hope all continues to go well.
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