If your cat is having trouble eating or has pain in its mouth, it may have a condition called stomatitis.Stomatitis is an inflammation of the tissue in the cat's mouth.There's no specific cause of stomatitis, but dental disease and plaque build up can contribute to the condition.In order to get a specialized treatment plan for your cat, you need to know the symptoms.There are a variety of treatment options for your cat.
Step 1: Give antibiotics to the cat.
Antibiotics may be needed to manage the pain and reduce inflammation.Antibiotics can help your cat.You will need to watch your cat's mouth.It may need antibiotics a lot.To create an antibiotic schedule for your cat, you'll need to work closely with the vet.The antibiotics need to be taken for 6 to 8 weeks for your cat to work.Once your cat stops taking the antibiotics, you'll have to manage the condition.
Step 2: Administer steroids.
You can give your cat steroids through the mouth or injection.The treatment schedule and dose will be determined by the vet.The steroids should help your cat.Ask the vet about using a low-dose of oral steroids, which are less risky than steroid injections, to reduce side effects from the steroids.
Step 3: The cat should get the cyclosporin.
Some cats have a serious reaction to the tissue.The vet may recommend suppressing your cat's immune system if it doesn't respond to treatment.If the vet recommends it, cyclosporin should be given once or twice a day.More than half of cats treated with cyclosporin saw an improvement in their symptoms.
Step 4: An antiseptic rinse can be used.
The inflammation in your cat's mouth is caused by a lot of thebacteria in his mouth.Ask the vet about rinses and gels.The vet may recommend that you apply anti- inflammatory medications to your cat.The oral antiseptic rinse isn't prescribed as often as other treatments due to the fact that your cat might struggle while you try to administer it.
Step 5: Consider removing the tooth.
The vet may recommend removing teeth if your cat is in a lot of pain.The amount of inflammation in the mouth can be reduced by removing the tooth.Most of the cats with symptoms stopped or reduced in severity after their teeth were removed.
Step 6: Get laser surgery.
Laser surgery can be done to remove the damaged tissue in your cat's mouth.The procedure can be painful, so it's usually done in stages.Your cat may not be able to eat after the surgery.A feeding tube is needed to help your cat eat during the healing stage.
Step 7: In clinical testing, you can participate.
Discuss possible clinical testing opportunities with the vet.There are new tests that look for participants in stem cell research.Your cat may be able to have its own stem cells used to treat its disease.70% of cats saw improvement in their symptoms.For cats who haven't responded to other treatments and who are in pain, clinical testing for this stem cell study is recommended.
Step 8: There are signs of stomatitis that you should look for.
Your cat may have bad breath and drooling if it has stomatitis.Your cat may have trouble eating.You should look inside your cat's mouth for signs of inflammation, such as bright red tissue near the back of the mouth.
Step 9: Pay attention to the cat's behavior.
Your cat's attitude may change since it is in a lot of pain.The weight loss is caused by the inability of your cat to chew its food.Your cat's coat might look neglected because it doesn't groom itself as often.Your cat may be withdrawn.It will avoid interacting with people if that is the case.
Step 10: Get your cat's teeth looked at.
If you notice any signs of stomatitis, you should take your cat for regular teeth cleanings and exams.The vet will clean your cat's teeth.Your cat's teeth should be x-rayed to check for serious tooth disease or problems that could be causing the inflammation.The vet can teach you how to care for your cat's teeth.You'll need to learn how to brush your cat's teeth and buy cat toothpaste.
Step 11: Don't allow other medical conditions.
The vet will need to rule out other medical conditions that could be causing the inflammation since there is no diagnostic test for it.The vet will perform a blood test to check for feline viral diseases.The vet will take a tissue sample to rule out a disease.
Step 12: It's important that you care for your cat at home.
You may need to follow instructions from the vet after your cat gets medical care.Your cat may have a feeding tube if it has teeth removed.The vet can give you specific instructions on how to feed your cat.If your cat doesn't have a tooth, it may need to eat soft food for a while until it is no longer in pain.If your cat isn't grooming itself very much and its coat is matted, make sure you brush it every day to prevent hairballs.