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    Advanced Stomatitis

    My lovely 10 year old red boy has advanced stomatitis. I adopted him three years ago and it was discovered at his first vet check a month after he arrived. He has had intermittant antibiotic and steriod treatment when it has flared up but the periods when his mouth wasn't sore became shorter and shorter. Two months ago he had full dental clearance and initially it looked like it had resolved it but now the stomatitis is back as bad as ever. He is unable to tolerate any dried or wet food (no chicken, fresh fish etc) just liquids. He has had more long acting steriod today but I am concerned for his long term prognosis. I discussed it with my vet today and he said that the only option was steriods for the rest of his life as he had seen poor response and side effects from long term non-steriodal anti-inflammatories. I feed him Classic cat food and offer dried food with no additives (although he doesn't eat it) as well as fresh chicken, fish etc when he is able to eat but I don't know what else to do. He is a tall cat, very leggy but has never weighed more than 5.4 kgs in all the time I have had him. At present he is hovering at 5kgs. I hope some of you have had experience with advanced long term stomatitis and can help... thanks in advance.

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    If you just put stomatitis into the advanced search in the top right corner you will see several threads where it has been discussed but I am sure they will come on & answer you on this thread too but it could just give you some reading in the meantime,i have a red boy that has had gingivitis from an early age & we used to have to use ab's & steroids as & when it was necesary but as he has got older his gums have actually improved,good luck....

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    Thanks so much for the encouragement, it's nice just to hear something positive.

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    I am taking my 2 year old red boy to the Vet tomorrow for the same condition. His is mild at this point, but was going to inquire about getting his teeth cleaned to see if this would help. I brush his teeth 3 times a week with little change! he eats decent grain free dry and wet fancy feast (the only wet food he will eat) I too could use some guidance to see what helps. I read a blog somewhere that Transfer Factor can be helpful to stimulate the immune system?? I am just starting to reasearch this and will go into the archives here! Best of luck to everyone!!

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    Thanks for the advice but as I mentioned he has already had all of his teeth removed two months ago but the stomatitis is back as bad as ever. I had seen you mention the Lysine treats in a different thread but unfortunately they are not available in the UK, maybe I can get some shipped from the USA for him to try.

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    Quote Originally Posted by danterossetti View Post
    Thanks for the advice but as I mentioned he has already had all of his teeth removed two months ago but the stomatitis is back as bad as ever. I had seen you mention the Lysine treats in a different thread but unfortunately they are not available in the UK, maybe I can get some shipped from the USA for him to try.
    Lysine is available in the human form so perhaps Candes could let you know the dosage of the ones she uses & you could adjust the human ones I know a friend had to do that with Taurine for a cat that she was making her own diet up for, we do have a member on here who has helped me with products in the past perhaps she will pop up & tell you of an animal version over here,I am not into work for a few days but will certainly try & find out when I do go in if there has been no response.
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    Hi it's only a suggestion, we have used it on our white boy with very good results, have you tried Hyalupet, you will need to google it to buy it as it is not readily available but is very good, it's not cheap though but is the best thing we have found for stomatis which can't be cured unfortunately. It works by cooling the gums and provides antibacterial relief to help reduce the swelling and tenderness. Just love him loads

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    Quote Originally Posted by danterossetti View Post
    Thanks for the advice but as I mentioned he has already had all of his teeth removed two months ago but the stomatitis is back as bad as ever. I had seen you mention the Lysine treats in a different thread but unfortunately they are not available in the UK, maybe I can get some shipped from the USA for him to try.
    try ordering from amazon.com. This is where I buy my L-lysine treats, and the cats love them! They are by PetNaturals. I am continuing with brushing his teeth several time a week and also use CET oral rinse. The inflammation seems to wax and wane! But I am thinking since starting the Lysine a few months ago there may be a little improvement! Soon i will be getting his teeth cleaned, but also had a diagnosis of HCM by a non Cardiologist that I have to deal with first!!! We have to drive several hours to see the heart specialist, and I will likely try and see a dental specilist at the same time. No symptoms at this point! Still loving my Red Boy and would do anything for him!

 

 

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