It does sound like stomatitis. We see it at the shelter fairly often; seems to hit the older cats harder. If your vet confirms it is, ask about an oral rinse - I don't recall the name of it, but it does seem to help prevent recurring infections and relieve some of the discomfort.
Good luck!
Beth
Hi al
Here's a good link for helping to get the kitten population down if you're in the northern Illinois area:
www.spayandstay.org
It's run by a couple of great gals, Sandy & Rebecca. They provide assistance and information about getting the kitties trapped & fixed.
Beth
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I have 2 bits for you
One is that I have used the Soft Paws on a friend's kitten and they worked really well for about 4 weeks. 3 hints: clip the claws as short as you dare. Put a healthy dose of the glue into the claw cap. (having someone hold the cat for this process is advisable...
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I have to give my cat Tessa phenobarbitol 2 x a day for her seisures. It's nasty tasting. Just ask her.
I have resorted to mashing the pill to complete dust in a ceramic bowl and then do one of 2 things; I either mix it with hot water and then pour her dry food on top until the...
The first time I saw her in March of 2002, she was regally perched at the very top of a cat tree, glowering down at me. I thought, what a pretty cat! She had gooseberry green eyes, classic black and tangerine calico markings on top with the lower half of her face and body all white.
As I...
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I'm new to the board - I was directed here from Meowhoo.
I'd like to invite anyone in the area of Grayslake, Illinois to Save-A-Pet's Feral Cat Education Day on October 11, 2003. We will have a bin in the lobby collecting any kinds of cat food, treats, meat-based baby food (no...