Search Results for Query: FORL

Our last cat had cancer of the mandible which was diagnosed when I brought her in for FORL. The veterinary dental specialist told us it's one of the most painful forms of cancer. We had her on painkillers from a compound pharmacy but this feisty, spunky feline was so withdrawn and lethargic...

I completely agree! :agree: Every cat we've ever had with FORL was given Buprenex after a tooth extraction(s). Buprenorphine is used as a short-term analgesic (pain killer) for mild to moderate pain. It is an injectable liquid squirted into the mouth on the side of the cheek to control pain...

I'll update as soon as I finish taking her to the vet, I did read somewhere that it could be FORL, and a friend's friend told me that his cat used to do the same and had a tumor. I feel like I'm being too anxious about this when it could be something that is easily treated, sorry. And thank you...

One of my cats gets Tooth Resorption (used to be called FORL), and so each time he gets a dental, more teeth need to be pulled. Now at age 15, he only has a few teeth left, and none of them have a matching tooth below or above except for the canine teeth. He doesn't even have any of those cute...

Yes, you should get your cat a dental. Consistent inflammation in the mouth is bad, and FORL can be excruciatingly painful. Your cat is just unlucky with her dental health genetics. Dry food doesn’t help clean teeth, that’s a myth :)

Thank you. I had to look up the acronym FORL (resorption). I'll take a look at the link you provided.

Thanks for your responses. This has me wondering what the key distinguishers are between a cat with periodontal disease and/or tooth resorption and a cat with stomatitis. The inflammation is currently pretty localized and has never affected her throat, palatte, tongue, cheeks (I know this could...

Thank you. I never thought to ask the type of anesthesia. I’ll be sure to ask and check.

...to you. :grouphug: Our last cat had cancer of the mandible. After she passed we adopted another kitty only to find out he had a bad case of FORL and needed most of his teeth removed. I'm sorry you are going through this but completely agree we have Anne to thank for such a wonderful and...

I'm very sorry to hear about your cat's diagnosis. Our last cat had cancer of the mandible also diagnosed during dental surgery for FORL. Our vet told us it was one of the most painful types of oral cancer. He prescribed Piroxicam which we had to get from a compound pharmacy. Piroxicam |...

...some catching up to do. So many Happy Birthdays and Gotcha Days. @gilmargl A very Happy 6th Birthday to Wooly Bear albeit being diagnosed with FORL. I've had several cats with the same health problem but fortunately they did well and I hope the same for your precious boy. :celebrate::bday...

Thank you so much for the info! This is very helpful and I will definitely ask my vet about this. Did the Piroxicam work well for your cat? Since it’s an NSAID I’m not sure if it’s safe to be taken with prednisone but it’s worth knowing I have other options if sometime in the future the...

It's good that they did bloodwork and I'm glad the vet told you all is fine. 👍 We've had several cats over the years diagnosed with FORL and, if it helps, they did find under anesthesia. However, I would ask what type of anesthesia they are using. Our cats were Persians and because that means...

For your own peace of mind I'd recommend seeing a Board Certified Dental Specialist. We've had several cats with FORL who have needed extractions and all have been treated by a veterinary dental specialist. Here's a Directory that may help you find someone: Find a Veterinary Dental Specialist...

She's home. Just got back from the hospital. She lost one tooth to FORL (reabsorption), but overall she's in great health. Good bloodwork and her teeth didn't have much in the way of tartar. She is on gabapentin for pain, if she needs it. She had an ID collar around her neck; the staff couldn't...

...sign she only did this when you posted your question but just because she let you check her mouth does not mean she doesn't have the start of FORL or another health related issue with her mouth. When was the last time she had a dental exam? For now you can closely monitor whether this...

Needs an Xray and consult with a dental specialist. If she actually has FORL she needs those teeth pulled asap.

X-rays are mandatory for dental work. They’re needed before to assess the mouth for FORL, and after if any extractions were done to confirm the jaw hasn’t been damaged, and that no fragments were left behind.

...teeth were examined, plaque removed without sedation and she was sent home with me, whereas Woolly Bear was retained as she was found to have FORL! She was sedated, had 3 teeth extracted and this is only the start! When I brought her home, she was a very good patient - stayed quietly in her...

...about your friend's cat. Our last cat was diagnosed with cancer of the mandible. She had bloodwork done prior to her dental cleaning and had FORL. It was when she went in for her dental procedure that the veterinary dental specialist discovered the cancer. Unfortunately this is a very...