I took my new cats to the vet yesterday and was informed both have immune problems. One girl has gum disease or gingivitis and the other boy has rodent ulcers. The vet said it's from compromised immune systems but the doctor was in a rush so I felt uncomfortable asking questions (wish I had!). I don't understand. Is this related to a food allergy? I just bought all this chicken/beef FF and I am afraid boy might be allergic to chicken or beef. Or is this unrelated to an immune problem. And how does an immune problem relate to the mouth at any rate? The vet suggested I switch off FF because he doesn't think it's a good cat food but didn't elaborate. He suggested Purina Pro Plan. But I don't know what kind or flavor because what if boy has an allergy? Can rodent ulcers be caused by a food allergy?
I am sorry i'm so confused and upset. I called my vet twice and the receptionist said someone would call me back but no one has yet. I'm in tears wondering what compromised immune systems could mean for them. The vet did say steroids could help, but he wouldn't put them on steroids so young in life (8 months).
Can someone shed some light on what my vet was talking about while I wait for his call...Thank you...
I am sorry i'm so confused and upset. I called my vet twice and the receptionist said someone would call me back but no one has yet. I'm in tears wondering what compromised immune systems could mean for them. The vet did say steroids could help, but he wouldn't put them on steroids so young in life (8 months).
Can someone shed some light on what my vet was talking about while I wait for his call...Thank you...