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Msrebug - 20 Jan 2004 00:23 GMT

My cat is less than two and he has gingivitis. We had him tested for Bartoloma
which came back negative. The vet prescribed Arithromax (an antibiotic) to see
if this will clear it up, but if it doesn't, she thinks it could be a chonic
problem (stomititis or something like that, an auto immune thing) and he might
have to be on steriods the rest of his life. She said she really didn't want
to put him on steriods at his young age. She said it can progress to intense
pain if not controlled and worst case, the cat wouild have to have his teeth
extracted if it progressed to intense pain for the cat. I don't feel very
encouraged here. He has only been on the Arithromax for 4 days and she said
see what happens after 10 days but I am upset. Has anyone had this problem with
their cat?

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Karen Chuplis - 20 Jan 2004 00:32 GMT

> My cat is less than two and he has gingivitis. We had him tested for
> Bartoloma
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> their cat?

My cat did. He was very young too. It started about two y.o. He was on
steroids for about a year. My vet took a course in dentistry because of the
patients she had with this problem. There is new research (or theories) that
the cats are allergic to their own plaque. The main problem appears to be
the back teeth, where the rough tongue never gets to reach between the teeth
and gum. Pulling the teeth results in a healthy mouth. We did this with
Grant and he has not had ONE problem since. At that time, she had done about
15 cats and all owners were thrilled. I talked to another lady whose cat had
had problems eating. She was sooo thrilled when finally the problem was over
with the teeth being taken out. I suggest you talk to your vet about this.
If he/she is not comfortable with the procedure (it *is* dentistry and they
may not have the equipment for it. My vet purchased special equipment and
took a course from the best animal dentist in the nation.) perhaps he could
recommend a vet that is. It cost us about 250.00. Not having to pill Grant
every other day, and having the problem GONE, priceless.

Karen

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Cheryl - 20 Jan 2004 18:23 GMT

Jan 2004:

> My cat is less than two and he has gingivitis. We had him tested for
> Bartoloma which came back negative. The vet prescribed Arithromax (an
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> and she said see what happens after 10 days but I am upset. Has anyone
> had this problem with their cat?

Shamrock is ~2 and he's had a cleaning due to gingivitis. I'm confused by
your post because all that was suggested to me is to get his teeth cleaned
(which has been done) and to get him used to brushing them, and also using
an enzyme of some sort in his drinking water.

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rolf - 21 Jan 2004 01:24 GMT

Cheryl, I would really appreciate it if you could give some more information
on that enzyme.

TIA,

Rolf.

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> Shamrock is ~2 and he's had a cleaning due to gingivitis. I'm confused by
> your post because all that was suggested to me is to get his teeth cleaned
> (which has been done) and to get him used to brushing them, and also using
> an enzyme of some sort in his drinking water.

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Cheryl - 22 Jan 2004 00:38 GMT

Jan 2004:

> Cheryl, I would really appreciate it if you could give some more
> information on that enzyme.

Sure. It's called Oxyfresh Pet Oral Hygiene Solution and you mix one capful
per quart of water. Enzyme probably isn't the right word for it since the
main ingredients are "stablized chlorine dioxide" and "zinc acetate". He
hasn't been on it long enough to know if it really works but the vet
recommended it after his cleaning. I don't usually just go with this kind
of suggestion especially when they sell it there, but wtf, ya know?
http://www.oxyfreshww.com/pet/default.asp

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rolf - 24 Jan 2004 00:27 GMT

> Sure. It's called Oxyfresh Pet Oral Hygiene Solution and you mix one capful
> per quart of water. Enzyme probably isn't the right word for it since the
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> of suggestion especially when they sell it there, but wtf, ya know?
> http://www.oxyfreshww.com/pet/default.asp

Thanks for the info!

Rolf.

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