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First- Ella is a healthy 2.5 year old rescued kitty. I have noticed in recent months that her gums have become inflammed. I was wondering if anyone has experienced this with their cat(s)? Is it a problem that can be solved through holistic measures or does she need her teeth cleaned? If it is the latter, anyone have a cost estimate?
Second- Oliver is a healthy 1.5 year old rescued kitty. A couple of days ago I noticed he had a "sore" on his lip- kinda pinkish bubble like. He loves to "rub" and mark(with his face) on everything! He rubs on our cardboard moving boxes, the plastic laundry sorter, the corners of walls, our faces. Is it possible he has just rubbed himself a sore?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I would say Ella needs to be seen by a vet. Her problem could simple be Gingivitis, but according to my vet book, could also be a sign of a few other disorders. Even if it is a gum infection caused by tarter, it will only get worse without treatment.
With Oliver, if it is bump or scratch it should heal quickly...keep an eye on it that it doesn't change in size, shape or color.
Dylan (Golden) had one that started out as something similar looking on his gum and within days it grew quickly twice the size. It ended up having to be removed surgically.
I was afraid I would have to take Ella to the vet. It's kind of a crappy time of year to shell out a few hundred dollars. I need to find a reasonble vet...
I was afraid I would have to take Ella to the vet. It's kind of a crappy time of year to shell out a few hundred dollars. I need to find a reasonble vet...
I feel your pain! But, it may be best all the way around. If it is a gum infection caused by tarter, etc...she is still a youngster, they may not have to do a complete full blown cleaning. Keep us posted.
Resilient--do the kitties ever go outside? If so, they are eating things that they shouldn't (skinks and lizards are murder on a cat's mouth; my kittie's mouth has been inflammed a time or two b/c of skink eating).
If not, I agree with a visit to the vet. In the meantime, I would consider feeding the female more wet than dry to keep the inflammation down.
I had a cat that had a small boil pop up on her lip. It was so bad she couldn't eat. So we had it removed. We later found out the poor cat had bone cancer and the small boil on her lip was from that. Long story short the cancer had spread.
It could be any number of things with cats. So I know vets are costly...but if the provide you with keeping your buddy isn't that the most priceless gift of all? Truth be know, I'd rather have my three cats then anything else in this world.
Resilient--do the kitties ever go outside? If so, they are eating things that they shouldn't (skinks and lizards are murder on a cat's mouth; my kittie's mouth has been inflammed a time or two b/c of skink eating).
If not, I agree with a visit to the vet. In the meantime, I would consider feeding the female more wet than dry to keep the inflammation down.
They are both on an ALL wet food (Wellness grain free) diet. They are indoor only kitties and have no contact with other animals.
I had a cat that had a small boil pop up on her lip. It was so bad she couldn't eat. So we had it removed. We later found out the poor cat had bone cancer and the small boil on her lip was from that. Long story short the cancer had spread.
It could be any number of things with cats. So I know vets are costly...but if the provide you with keeping your buddy isn't that the most priceless gift of all? Truth be know, I'd rather have my three cats then anything else in this world.
I completely agree. Its just a bad time of year, closing on a house next week, Christmas, internship starting in Jan. that is forcing me to quit my job. Anyways, I am gonna get Ella into the vet and keep an eye on Olive's lip.
Oh, and sorry to hear about your kitty
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