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Greetings one and all,
11 days ago, one of my babies, Pumpkin, had one tooth extracted due to FORL (Feline Oral Resorptive Lesions). Basically, Pumpkin (who is almost 7) was given to us by a family member. Just over two weeks ago, we decided to take her to the vet for the 'once over', since her former family had never taken her since she was spayed. The vet took one look in her mouth and diagnosed FORL right away. Needless to say, surgery was booked and one bad tooth came out.
I am curious about the recovery. We just finished the antibiotics yesterday. I am thinking that her gums are still very swollen in the area. If anyone has any experience with their cats having tooth extractions, I would appreciate some input. Should the swelling have reduced by now? Is she still in pain? She is acting like her normal self, more or less. I am just concerned about the swelling (though I could just be over-reacting)
Pumpkin has a follow up appointment with the vet tomorrow (because I was concerned about swelling I called and ask if they would take a look), but I just thought I'd ask around to anyone who have gone through similar things with their kitties. I'm hoping there is no infection and she is healing well. Not sure how long it takes to heal.
Thanks for reading.
Regards.
11 days ago, one of my babies, Pumpkin, had one tooth extracted due to FORL (Feline Oral Resorptive Lesions). Basically, Pumpkin (who is almost 7) was given to us by a family member. Just over two weeks ago, we decided to take her to the vet for the 'once over', since her former family had never taken her since she was spayed. The vet took one look in her mouth and diagnosed FORL right away. Needless to say, surgery was booked and one bad tooth came out.
I am curious about the recovery. We just finished the antibiotics yesterday. I am thinking that her gums are still very swollen in the area. If anyone has any experience with their cats having tooth extractions, I would appreciate some input. Should the swelling have reduced by now? Is she still in pain? She is acting like her normal self, more or less. I am just concerned about the swelling (though I could just be over-reacting)
Pumpkin has a follow up appointment with the vet tomorrow (because I was concerned about swelling I called and ask if they would take a look), but I just thought I'd ask around to anyone who have gone through similar things with their kitties. I'm hoping there is no infection and she is healing well. Not sure how long it takes to heal.
Thanks for reading.
Regards.