So we've just been told our little Lexi only 9 months old has gingivitis stomatitis! Does anyone have experience with this? I'm starting to panic and stress about costs involved in a full tooth extraction and then still possibly needing on going medication as well. Anyone who has a kitty with this?
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Gingivitis Stomatitis help!
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Have the vets done a full mouth x ray ? my 10 month old had her mouth looked at during a vet visit for another reason. the on call vet freaked me out talking about having to extract all her teeth. My regular vet had us back for a consult and took pictures that she sent to specialist. While Mercy needed oral surgery it was excess gingival tissue from her adult teeth coming in but the x rays revealed perfect teeth and roots.
You need to include some more information on how your kitten was diagnosed.
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Well red gums were picked up on a visit just for vaccinations and we were told to keep an eye on the redness as it may be because she was teething at the time. Redness got worse and inflammation is very bad now growing over her molars. Vet has taken photos to send to a specialist for advice at this stage, but the stomatitis has been suggested. I of course have just freaked out being told she may need all her teeth removed! X-rays etc are now being planned.
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Mercy's surgery was 100% successful and she has a normal healthy mouth. I know the panic. I cried at the front desk when they told me her teeth and roots were perfect. The on call vet really upset me. So hold on until you get the x rays. I hope your kitty is as lucky as Mercy was.
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When does she go in for x-rays ?
My vet is a cat advocate and gold member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and had just went to a dental convention a few months before and she still had to take pictures and consult an expert. And then come back and do full mouth x-rays to confirm. Her mouth looked like a nightmare.
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Next week sometime she is having X-rays. Yeah my vet wanted to consult a specialist before making any decision. She said Lexi's teeth look perfectly healthy upon visual inspection it's just the gums "rejecting" I guess. The poor little thing they are horribly grown over you can't see her back molars and her breath is horrid. Only plus is, it doesn't seem to be causing her any pain at this stage
I tried to find a good link but I'm guessing you've read them all and are horrified. The short answer for what was wrong with Mercy was gum tissue displaced from her adult teeth coming in. She didn't have a great start in life. We adopted her at 4 months after she had been returned by her first adoptive family. She has excellent blood work , and a clean bill of health. Her mouth less than two months from surgery is NORMAL. So get the x rays. One thing my regular vet noted was her teeth looked healthy even though the gums were a nightmare.
Please keep us updated on Lexi.
Has Lexi had her x-rays yet ?
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Sorry for the late reply! So, after consulting with the specialist we now know that Lexi has juvenile gingivitis. My vet didn't even know what is was, so has learnt something along the way. Socialist has advised It is manageable and should clear up but the time she is 2, and has recommended she have regular dentals every 4-6 months and a dental hygiene regime at home to keep it under control. She is booked in for a full dental in two weeks time where they will do the X-rays just to double check and trim away the excess gum that has grown, 1 or 2 teeth may need to be removed but that is better than all! A much better outcome than once thought, she will forever be more prone to dental issues but with regular cleaning she will be fine.
That is pretty good news. Mercy's gums have healed perfectly. My vet also applied Sanos to her teeth and my other cats after cleaning to help prevent any buildup. It lasts for about 6 months. That's not how often they need to have cleanings just the length of time the sealant stays on the teeth. Our vet referred to the excess gum as displaced gingival tissue and felt that once surgically removed it would not grow back and that her mouth would be normal. I bought a baby's first tooth brush for each of my cats. It's soft and easy to hold. And small.
I"m so happy this is something manageable. Keep us updated.
I"m so happy this is something manageable. Keep us updated.
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Yes massive relief! She'll still need regular vet visits for the next 2 years or so but then hopefully it should be under control as it is just a juvenile thing. I'll let you know how she goes in two weeks time after the dental, X-rays and trimming the gums
Mercy lost her stink breath almost imminently. She was supposed to eat soft food but totally rejected it. A later discussion with the vet and she wasn't concerned. Cats don't really chew anyway. Mercy's baby teeth passed inspection. It seems to be something connected to the adult teeth erupting. I look forward to hearing how things went and seeing a picture of Lexi.
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Oh my she is just beautiful.
