Wish him luck!

[Stefani]

The appointment isn't set yet (It'll be made tomorrow), but DP has, again, an issue with his gum around a tooth.  If you remember he had this issue awhile ago which required surgery to pull teeth.  Before the surgery he was put on antibiotics because he had four teeth which were an issue.  While they had him on the table the vet looked closer at all four teeth and saw that two didn't need to be pulled.  So they pulled just two.  It has been years and there has not been a problem. 

Well, Saturday I noticed that he didn't eat all of his food for breakfast.  This was the symptom that caused us to take him to the vet last time.  I hunted him down and grabbed him and took him to the light.  He does not like to be touched on a good day, so holding him is a big NONO.  It took about five minutes of fighting and me getting grazed with teeth to figure out how to look at his teeth.  I was trying to be kind, but eventually I just had to grab him by his scruff, to prevent being bitten, so while his mouth was open preparing to bite me, I just lifted his lips and examined his teeth.  Yep, sure enough, one tooth has gum cover 3/4 of it, and the gum is red and swollen.  This happens to be one of the teeth that was an issue the last time.  So, tomorrow we'll make an appointment.  I'm assuming that as they did last time he'll be put on antibiotics and then I'm hoping we'll reexamine this tooth after two weeks on meds instead of going straight for surgery.  If it needs to be done, it'll be done.  I just hope he won't need to be put through that stress.  So, wish him luck.  Let the meds clear up the issue on this tooth, as they did last time. 

For those that don't know, this a common issue in cats, though I cannot remember what exactly the vet called it.  It only happens in cats.  I used to know more information about it, but because it has been years I've forgotten what I knew.

Again, wish him luck that he won't require surgery, and loosing another tooth.

[Stefani]

I found what I had posted about the last time.  I go into detail of the illness and exactly what happens.  It is below inside the quoted text section.

the gum has started to grow *into* his teeth.  This causes infected teeth and gums.   Eventually the problematic teeth will break off and the gum will grow over the roots.  This would then cause infection underneath the gum in the root, and the vet would have to go in and remove the roots and clean up the area to remove infection.   

[k1maplewd]

Best of luck to your kitty!

[Shidash]

Good luck!

[Stefani]

Today he saw the vet, and she says that he will most likely be fine with just antibiotics. 

[Cera]

good!  my fingers are still crossed.

[Ilghaus]

Lucky thoughts still coming your way.

[Stefani]

She told me that while this issue is very common in cats, that hardly any of the owners actually bring their cats in for this issue.  That most of the owners are just not as aware of their animals issues.  While, us, we bring a list of all health changes, physical changes, behavioral changes, things that have changed in the house, possible issues we were wondering about.  We get and give all the information we can, because we have learned it is the best way to ensure their health and best treatment for them. 

[Shidash]

I could really learn from you. I need to start looking for more changes.

[missemt207]

I wish you the both the best of of luck!!!