My cat has painful stomatitis and red gums. What can I do now?

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My 5 yr old cat ate only packaged cat foods both dry and wet. She does not hunt. Past few months, her breath became very nasty. Recently she started drooling & cried in pain while eating. I noticed her teeth has yellow tartar, gums very red and inflammed (swelling) in the inside. I took her to vet, she is suffering from stomatitis gave her antibiotics & the condition improved a bit. Right now i m giving her calcium supplements but still i know she is in pain. There is no option of teeth cleaning. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear that Sweety has a painful mouth. Unfortunately, gingivitis/stomatitis in cats can be very severe and quite debilitating. It can be made even worse in cats that have other immune issues, such as allergies or FeLV/FIV infections. Antibiotics and immune-suppressive medications can be used in mild cases. Thorough dental cleaning will help many of these cases more than just medical treatment. However, many cats will need all or most of their teeth pulled to ease the pain. The pain and inflammation is caused by an immune reaction to the tartar. Since we can't completely prevent tartar build up on the teeth, often removing the teeth is our only option. Obviously this is quite a bit more expensive than a simple teeth cleaning. I recommend discussing your options with the veterinarian that has treated Sweety as far as medications or financing for the dental cleaning. Here is some more information that you may find helpful: https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-smart-solutions-for-pet-care-financing/ http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=170

My cat has painful stomatitis and red gums. What can I do now?

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