Our furry little patient is doing just fine. In fact, she appears to be thriving without the nasty, probably sore teeth Dr. B. removed. Tasha is, as of today, still receiving antibiotic (Antirobe Aquadrops) to prevent infection and Buprenex oral doses for prevention of pain. She's showing no sign of being in pain, however, and I think after tonight's bedtime dose, I'll just stop the anesthetic; there are only two doses remaining anyway and the prescription says "as needed." Her behavior is nearly normal though our cat is purring more than we are used to, even when left alone. Tasha's lapping up Science Diet canned food instead of her usual Eukanuba kibble. The only thing she seems to be missing (besides her upper teeth) is her favorite crunchy treats. Those treats, however, are hard and square and have sharp corners; she'll have to wait a few more days before we offer them to her again.
We joke about a poodle cut becoming a permanent style for our cat but this exposed leg is the result of shaving for an IV during her oral surgery. Tasha, apparently a Russian Blue mix, has very thick fur.
Fully recovered from surgical anesthetics, Tasha looks herself again. Playful and alert, she's looking out the patio door scanning for bugs, cats, and deer. She seems to be doing purrfectly well. {Sorry… it's a cat lover thing!}
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Tasha is a gorgeous looking cat. Her eyes are truly beautiful. I'm glad to read she is doing well. How many teeth will she have left on the top? Will she have trouble eating hard stuff? Do cats get implants? (sorry if that is a silly question).
Tasha is beautiful, and a real sweetie when not around other cats! She was a rescue that we adopted… her story too sad to relate. There are now only two teeth in the upper jaw — the canines (fangs). The vet says cats and dogs, after healing, are often able to manage hard foods either by gulping their food –which they frequently do anyway– or by adapting to using remaining teeth to crush food against a toothless jaw! We'll see how she fares in the food department but won't try dry food for probably another week. I suppose cats can get implants though I've not heard of it and it's probably not at all necessary. — JG
Gosh! I had no idea! Poor Tasha! Good to hear she is recovering so nicely. Hope she will do well from now on. What about her lower teeth? Do they think those will go bad as well?
We had no idea, either! As I said, even the vet was surprised. Tasha's still doing well, now off all related medication, and eating canned food in place of her kibble. She has now taken a fancy to soft treats, so we can be especially nice to her. I need to consult with the vet again but I think two weeks may offer enough healing time before we try crunchy foods. Lower teeth? Depends a lot on precisely the cause of the infection in the upper jaw. I think the whole situation bears closer attention going forward. — JG