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I have a cat that has stomatitus.would it be all right if i brush his teeth or would i make his mouth hurt more.please help because i am not sure.
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Ugh… Poor kitty!
The websites I’ve found indicate that you should be brushing to help combat this.
I assume your vet has also given him the other treatments?
Here is some info I found regarding treatment & home care:
Treatment
The patient is prepared for anesthesia by fasting for at least three hours before the procedure. Treatment includes:
-Intravenous combination antimicrobials (antibiotics) and fluids (if needed in sick or dehydrated patients). Antibiotics are often given for five to seven days before the procedure, but have limited effect.
-Ultrasonic scaling (cleaning) and root planing (cleaning the teeth under the gums) should be done. Anesthesia is needed for this procedure.
-Extractions (pulling teeth) or crown amputations may be done if indicated by X-rays. A crown amputation is a procedure in which the visible portion of the tooth (the crown) is removed leaving the root (the part of the tooth under the gums). The root acts as a bone graft, which helps reduce the healing time and pain. The gum is typically sutured over the root.
-CO2 laser vaporization of granulomas and infected areas may be done. CO2 laser vaporization is a procedure in which CO2 causes the rapid change of tissue, debris, bacteria and water into a plume of smoke, which is then inhaled into a filtration system. This disrupts the bacterial protective coating and kills the bacteria. It is important that the veterinarian has extensive laser experience with stomatitis. There are currently only a handful of veterinarians in the world that have had excellent results.
-Pain should be treated as needed.
Home Care
Give antibiotics as directed. Daily tooth brushing is important for your cat’s good oral health. Brushing your cat’s teeth on a daily basis is just as important as brushing your own teeth.
Dental care diets or treats can be helpful to maintain a healthy mouth. Chlorhexidine rinses or toothpastes are excellent at killing plaque under the gumline.
Follow-up with your veterinarian as directed (often every three to six months) for re-evaluation. Talk to a veterinarian who specializes, or has a special interest in, pet dental care. Semi-annual to annual tooth cleaning by ultrasonic scaling may be recommended.
Recommended products may include:
-Toothbrush (soft)
-CET® toothpaste, CET® enzymatic toothpaste, Dentavet® toothpaste
-Chlorhexidine gluconate products such as CHX® rinse, CHX® guard gel, Hexarinse® solution and Dentivet® toothpaste
-Hill’s Prescription Diet T/D®
Source Link: Stomatitus in cats - Pet Place
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what exactly is stomatitus?
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it is a gum disease that cats get from to much plaque on there teeth.my vet recommended me to get my cats teeth pulled but it is mighty exspensive. he has a hard time crunching on dry food so he eats wellness soft food. he get black scabs on the sides of his mouth and has very bad breath and his teeth bleed sometimes not always.
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stomatitus is a gum disease that cats get when they have to much plaque on there teeth. he has a hard time crunching on dry food so he eats alot of wellness soft food. his teeth bleeds sometimes and he gets black scabs on the sides of his mouth and has very bad breath.
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do u have to brush them or can u just rub them my vet told me i should use my finger and rub preston’s gums he’d probably bite my finger off tho
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that is what i am asking. is it ok for me to brush his teeth. will it help my cat lucky out or will it make matters worst
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i use to brush his teeth until he was dignosed with this gum disease. my vet told me to keep brushing his teeth it is ok, but i am afraid that it is going to cause him pain.that is why i am asking for more advise. is it ok to keep brushing his teeth or should i quit ? help, what should i do?
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