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Krista's current vet no longer feels comfortable working with the two or three teeth she has remaining and recommends a board certified dentist. There are only two or three in a very large metropolitan area here. It could be awhile before Krista can get seen. She has roots that are resorbing that may be giving her issue. Her last remaining canine may also be giving her issue.
I know pred cures nothing but can mask more troublesome symptoms. Krista's current vet thinks maybe a low dose of pred would be appropriate for her IBD, which I do not suspect to be problematic in the first place. But...if a low dose of pred can reduce inflammation in her mouth and keep her eating until we can see the dentist, I might be willing to try it with her.
Pros or cons to putting a 15 year old cat with history of IBD, pancreatitis, and liver disease on a low dose of pred for maybe a couple of months?
Thanks in advance!
I know pred cures nothing but can mask more troublesome symptoms. Krista's current vet thinks maybe a low dose of pred would be appropriate for her IBD, which I do not suspect to be problematic in the first place. But...if a low dose of pred can reduce inflammation in her mouth and keep her eating until we can see the dentist, I might be willing to try it with her.
Pros or cons to putting a 15 year old cat with history of IBD, pancreatitis, and liver disease on a low dose of pred for maybe a couple of months?
Thanks in advance!