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Hi all, my 1 y/o Tama has just been diagnosed with stomatitis, the vet suspects it is linked to a calicivirus infection as a kitten. My other cat came down with a URI when we first brought Tama home, so this would make sense.
He has been given long-acting steroids and antibiotics and the vet said to watch him for flare-ups in the next month or so. If it flares up again, we will discuss long-term management treatment options including tooth extraction.
I have been reading about stomatitis as I already suspected this was going to be the diagnosis. My question is, does anyone have any experience with having stomatitis managed with medication only? Most articles recommend extraction asap and I am concerned about delaying the extraction and prolonging his discomfort needlessly.
He has been given long-acting steroids and antibiotics and the vet said to watch him for flare-ups in the next month or so. If it flares up again, we will discuss long-term management treatment options including tooth extraction.
I have been reading about stomatitis as I already suspected this was going to be the diagnosis. My question is, does anyone have any experience with having stomatitis managed with medication only? Most articles recommend extraction asap and I am concerned about delaying the extraction and prolonging his discomfort needlessly.