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My pet has mouth rot. How treatable is it with vet antibiotics?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How treatable is mouth rot i went to a vet today and they gave her a shot of antibiotic i go back this tues for another shot

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 27th, 2018

It is treatable and often resolves fully. Due to their slow metabolism it does take quite a long time though. Just take Ruby for all her treatments and correct any husbandry issues that may have contributed to the mouth rot. http://www.anapsid.org/stomatitis.html

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