Gracie needs vibes- in dental surgerie right now

A couple of days ago Gracie was eating her pill treat, when I heard a crack- I thought she had bitten into the pill, but since then I noticed she has been opening her mouth wide after every bite, and a couple of times had difficulty swallowing... I watched her close, and she was eating ok... But today she didn't eat and I immediately called the dentist; luckily they had an opening... Well... She is in surgery right now to remove her canine- it will likely be a 2-step surgery; first step, done today, to remove the infected and loose canine, and the second, later on, to take care of the open fistula.
This couldn't come in a worst time, as not only I am flat broke with all of Bugsy's issues, but also I am going out of town Sunday for a couple of days. Hopefully she will be somewhat ok by then...
Please if you can spare some vibes for her, it would be great... She is an older girl and she is going to go through some major pain...

Mega for Gracie! Hope the surgery and recovery go well!

Oh no! So sorry to hear about sweet Gracie... I hope she recovers quickly and feels better SOON!

Oh no! Poor Gracie! Thankfully, though, you caught it quickly and are getting it taken care of. Praying all goes well and she recovers quickly.

and prayers for you both

I hope Gracie's surgery goes well, and I hope she no longer has any tooth pain! Poor kitty.

Poor Gracie. Sending lots of vibes her way.

I am here at the dentist right now- the vet/dentist just stepped out to tell me she is doing well, however this will definitely be a 2-step surgery. The tooth was very rotten and diseased, broken at the root, it was extracted, they will clean the infection, but I will have to return to close the internal area later on.

for Gracie and for you - but at least you were home when the tooth cracked, and were able to keep a close eye on her. And how fortunate you knew who to call and that they had an opening. Best wishes for a successful end to the surgery, quick healing, and that you and all your babies have a healthy 2011.

Sending vibes your way

Sending prayers and vibes for Gracie and you. I know about bad timing...one thing after another lately here too.

Thank goodness you got her in.

Poor Gracie She is so lucky to have you

Poor girl! Wonder if this has had an impact on why she's been somewhat crabby?? I am SOOOO glad you adopted her and are taking care of her.

Lots of for you and Gracie.

You really deserve a break, Carolina. I hope the new year brings good health to you and your felines.

I hope they can give Gracie a pain killer that will make her comfortable. It's a good thing your pet sitter is a vet tech.

Robin

Poor Gracie, that is NO fun!! I hope she does okay and everything goes smoothly.

Many for you and Gracie!!! So sorry your going through all this! Hope she makes a speedy recovery

Oh goodness! Poor Gracie! She's very lucky to have you to look after her. Imagine if she was still in her previous situation!!

Lots of vibes for you and Gracie!!!!

Originally Posted by stephanietx

Poor girl! Wonder if this has had an impact on why she's been somewhat crabby?? I am SOOOO glad you adopted her and are taking care of her.

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Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

Oh goodness! Poor Gracie! She's very lucky to have you to look after her. Imagine if she was still in her previous situation!!

Lots of vibes for you and Gracie!!!!

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Oh Carolina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When it rains, it pours, eh?

I'm glad to hear that Gracie did well with the surgery, but am sorry she needed it in the first place.

for a fast recovery.

Hi guys, thanks for the vibes
Poor girl must been in pain for a while, as her tooth situation was not good... The tooth was so diseased that the infection "ate" the bone mass in between the mouth and the nose, creating a "fistula", a hole. Here is the tooth, for the curious ones... it is nasty, I warn you. They extracted the tooth, cleaned the infection, put some bone implant and did not suture it close so the infection can drain.
In two weeks or so she will have a follow up visit to schedule a second surgery, when the bone will be "reconstructed", and the fistula closed.
Even though she took an injection for pain, she is in a LOT of pain, and not able to eat at the moment. I bought her some fancy feast and when she tried to eat she opened her mouth really wide and ran crying
I was instructed to no matter what, to not open her mouth, so I can not force feed her. She did take fluids today, so I will see how she does tomorrow as far as food intake. She did eat a little in the morning... Hopefully tomorrow she will feel a little better.
She is not on oral antibiotics for the same reasons (opening her mouth can split open the wound); so Kelly will come over every other day to give her an injection of antibiotics (Kelly works at the dentist Clinic).
I kept thinking today what would've happened if she was staying outside... I think this would be the end of her...
Sometimes I feel bad for her that she is here and she feels afraid of my cats, and she doesn't have all the space she should have on a house of her own... But then something like this happens and it changes my mind... Because I know if she had been outside she would die for sure. Of Thyroid or of this infection... And at least here she can be healthy and loved I guess...
On a good note, she gained 1.5lbs in the short 2 months she's been here - toothache and all She is now 9.2lbs, her coat shiny, and her eyes bright! Let's hope she is soon pain free as well!

And on another good note, thank goodness they made payment arrangements for me, as my bill, after a $276.05 discount, was still $400... They divided that in two monthly payments (Thanks to Kelly ). I was already Flat broke, now I am under the floor, smashed down broke. Don't know, no clue, how I am going to do the surgery, but Kelly said they will work with me so that I pay what I can monthly... I will just do all I can for her an Bugsy... That's all I can do, right?
Thanks for the vibes guys, she will need them for a while, for this surgery and the next!