tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post2338966111017823154..comments2023-12-16T13:01:57.794-08:00Comments on shh, don't wake the DRUNKEN HOUSEWIFE: the horrible timings of thingsthe Drunken Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606104534453493304noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-87472901389970018822008-12-30T05:09:00.000-08:002008-12-30T05:09:00.000-08:00Now that Maggie is down to just a few teeth, her i...Now that Maggie is down to just a few teeth, her infections are infrequent. But I do keep a very close eye on her eating habits. If she slows down too much on her eating, I haul her to her vet and he takes a look in her mouth. And it's always a new infection. Quite often, after a run of antibiotics, it's come down to pulling another tooth or 2 or 3. She also had an infected salivary gland, which had to be stitched open by a specialist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-59640490569642522052008-12-28T16:28:00.000-08:002008-12-28T16:28:00.000-08:00The vet is going to leave in some of the teeth (no...The vet is going to leave in some of the teeth (notably the canines). He'll keep a few of the better teeth, so he'll have a limited biting capacity. Supposedly he'll eat better after this is done, gumming down his food with a healthier, albeit untoothy, mouth. I will update! It's happening tomw.the Drunken Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606104534453493304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-4662029992863817082008-12-28T15:13:00.000-08:002008-12-28T15:13:00.000-08:00I think I've commented before about my cat Maggie ...I think I've commented before about my cat Maggie who also has stomatitis. She does great between infections, and has had most of her teeth pulled 1, 2 or 3 at a time. I'd never heard until recently about having all the teeth pulled at once. In any case, Maggie is 9 or 10 years old, not sure which, so we'll just continue having her teeth pulled as needed. I am very interested though in reading about your cat. I hope he's able to have his teeth pulled as scheduled, or soon, anyway. And please keep us updated on his health. Oh, you won't believe this, but Maggie is a fat cat! All I can figure is she must have a mild case of stomatitis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25324039.post-31887496782251645892008-12-22T08:40:00.000-08:002008-12-22T08:40:00.000-08:00Aren't there organizations to help you pay the vet...Aren't there organizations to help you pay the vet bills, considering you're a foster-cat family? There certainly should be!! Also, I'm surprised your vet didn't give you a break on the bill, some kind of "save one, save the next one for 20% off" or something. <BR/><BR/>We have an organization called "Friends of Felines" who work with local vets to spay and neuter for $25. Most vets around here give big discounts for people bringing strays in for vaccinations, sterilization, etc. I'm surprised your vet doesn't do that.<BR/><BR/>You do a good thing. It makes me sad that it costs you so much. I hope that your girls go nuts over their gifts and you get that warm fuzzy "this is what life's all about" feeling Christmas morning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com