My cat Kate has gingivitis!
Well, I had a surprise yesterday at Kate's yearly veterinary exam.
She has the beginning of gingivitis.
I was really surprised as she is only 3 years old (we think). So she is now on an oral antibiotic and will be getting her teeth cleaned in the next two weeks.
I feel badly about this. Being the owner of a company that developed and sells an at-home, early detection health care product for animals, I am certainly aware of the importance of catching things at an early stage. I have never had to deal with gingivitis before and am now in the process of learning about it.
My cats, Chloe and Kate have always resisted me trying to clean their teeth and I had pretty much given up on it. I will be starting that process again though.
Chloe is not going to be happy about this news at all.
Labels: cat dental disease, cat gingivitis, feline gingivitis, oral care cat
posted by Bev Allen @ 6:06 PM
2 Comments
2 Comments:
I am sorry that Kate has gingivitis! I hope her cleaning goes well and the antibotics do their job.
Both of our dogs really dislike having their teeth brushed/cleaned, it is a constant battle! We started them when they were little puppies and it is still a battle! Our terrier puts up more of a fuss than our beagle does. I think it has to do with their personalities. Dempsey (terrier) is a busy little guy, where Boudreaux (beagle) is more laid back.
Hope all goes well for Kate!
Marla
hope ur cat is better! my cat has gingivitis to they gave her steriods and antibotics-but she still has it she is 3yrs- now she has to go back-vet said if it didnt get better she would need gum biopsy-sucks! poor mama cat(thats her name)-what happened with ur cat
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