My cat has been suffering with gum problems for a year now. This are the treatments given: dental cleaning; steroid and antibiotics, extractions (14 teeth); continued steroids and antibioics. The extractions did not take care of his issues. He needs a steroid shot about every two month to stay comfortable and pretty much normal. My vet does not like giving him the steroid shots because of side effects. He started him on oral steroids, Apoquel, which is not yet approved for cats. We just started this week. I think, I am in some sort of clinical trial. Do any of you know anything about this drug for use in cats? My cat hates the drug; I hate giving him the drug; the cat is 10 years old; he hides from me now. He is no longer the sweet loving feline I once had.
Do any of you have any successful experience with stomatitis in cats?
I would rather take my chance with the injections and improve the quality of both of our lives. I need some input on this.
Thanks
Vickey
Do any of you have any successful experience with stomatitis in cats?
I would rather take my chance with the injections and improve the quality of both of our lives. I need some input on this.
Thanks
Vickey