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My Katy cat is 14 and canine tooth looks loose, also there ...

Sent to Cat Experts September 25 2006 at 2:15 PM
   

My Katy cat is 14 and canine tooth looks loose, also there is a blister or something
similar on her gum just above the tooth. Do cats lose their teeth and will asprin
(1/4 tab.) hurt her? What can I do, I cannot afford a vet bill. thanks

 

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Age: >12; Female; Breed: Persian Mut

Already Tried:
1/2 asprin in milk

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Status:  Closed   Value: $8
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September 25 2006 at 2:21 PM (5 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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HI! Cats get loose and infected teeth just like humans. You need to see a Vet to have the tooth removed. Ask him if he will take a payment plan. Aspirin or any human pain med is not good for any animal and will make the tooth bleed more. Please find a Vet that will be sympathetic and help you. Your cat needs you to help her now. She will suffer more as the infection gets worse. Please call a Vet and tell them your isue and I know they will help. Thanks.

Edited by MichaelsMom on September 25 2006 at 2:22 PM
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September 25 2006 at 2:34 PM (12 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
Reply to Marie's Post: I am not going to pay $8.00 so you can tell
me to go to the vet...
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September 25 2006 at 2:53 PM (19 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
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Hi! I'm not asking you to pay me for something that is really the only choice. As a dental practitioner for over 25 years who owns multiple horses, dogs and cats, there is no home dentistry for an animal with an infected tooth any more than there is for a human. I'd rather you call your Vet and use the monies to get the proper care for your cat. The infection above the tooth is an abscess and it is painful. Your call. It will not heal and will only get worse. The bacterial infection will also spread into the blood stream and can affect her heart. This is common knowledge be it human or animal. That's all I wanted to tell you.
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