Feline Stomatitis

Feline stomatitis may be caused by a lack of vitamins, which can directly lead to oral diseases, especially vitamin B. It may also be caused by diseases such as viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, leukemia, and AIDS. The treatment for feline stomatitis mainly focuses on cleaning the mouth and reducing inflammation.

Can a cat die from stomatitis?

The mortality rate of cats with stomatitis depends on the cause of the disease. Common causes of feline stomatitis include feline calicivirus infection, feline AIDS virus infection, feline leukemia virus infection, and immune-mediated stomatitis. Feline leukemia and feline AIDS can lead to immune suppression, with a relatively high mortality rate.

How to treat feline stomatitis?

You can use VetriScience Laboratories Pet Oral Care Rinse to clean the mouth, apply iodine glycerin to the ulcerated area to help healing, use Pfizer's Clavamox Pet Antibiotic to eliminate inflammation, and use cactus to relieve inflammation and detoxify. Apply these treatments once or twice a day. Forceps or syringe feeding may be necessary, and if the white blood cell count is low, use hyperimmune factor and mix the capsule powder with canned food. For cats that refuse to eat, you can offer cat formula.

How to prevent feline stomatitis?

The best prevention method is to start brushing your cat's teeth and using oral care products from a young age. Avoid feeding your cat human food and foods with excessive salt, which can effectively prevent oral problems in cats. Feline stomatitis is a common disease, and treatment options are limited. Apart from using broad-spectrum antibiotics and antiviral drugs, the only option for severe cases is to perform a full tooth extraction surgery. Therefore, early prevention is essential.