Initial Symptoms of Feline Stomatitis

The early symptoms of feline stomatitis often manifest as slow and careful chewing during mealtime, preference for soft foods, and liking for liquid foods. When chewing hard foods, the cat often suddenly spits out the food and emits a scream, with some cases unable to chew at all. The corners of the mouth leak saliva, with white foam that flows in thread-like strands. In severe cases, there can be a significant amount of saliva mixed with blood, and the exhaled breath has a fishy smell.

Title: Causes of Stomatitis

Stomatitis refers to inflammation of the oral mucosa and deeper tissues. It is generally caused by mechanical injury (such as bones, fish bones, iron wires, etc.), chemical agents, bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.

Symptomatic Drug Recommendations

Rinse the mouth with metronidazole injection and observe for any foreign objects, promptly removing them. Clean the mouth 3-4 times a day until recovery. Administer intravenous ceftioquine and metronidazole for inflammation, once a day for three days. Give subcutaneous injections of compound vitamin B or vitamin B2 injection, once a day for three days. When the cat cannot eat due to stomatitis, give intravenous nutrition to maintain strength. For severe cases, tooth extraction is recommended.

Precautions

Pay attention to oral hygiene regularly, do not feed bones and fish with sharp bones, and prevent oral injury. During treatment, feed the cat with soft food to minimize stimulation to the oral mucosa.