Unfortunately, not everyonethe disease in pets has visible symptoms, and when the disease reaches its peak and the irreversible processes in the body begin, the owners begin to notice that something is wrong with their smaller brothers. This also applies to stomatitis in cats. Many people believe that this is a human disease, but animals can also get sick of it, and if they do not help their pet in a timely manner, the disease will take a neglected form.
Stomatitis is a viral disease,accompanied by inflammation of the gums and oral cavity, which gives the small family member painful sensations. Often, a weakened immune system of a pet leads to the occurrence of an illness, often an animal can even lose several teeth. In addition, stomatitis is the result of the vital activity of immunodeficiency virus or leukemia virus in cats, which are characterized by malignant growth of hematopoietic tissue. This suggests that stomatitis is a rather serious disease that requires immediate treatment. In order to avoid moving the disease into the acute stage, the owners of furry pets should be aware of how to recognize the disease and properly treat it.
There are several types of this disease:
According to the course of the disease, stomatitis can be acute and chronic, primary and secondary. The causes of the disease will be discussed below.
This disease is usually manifested.bright enough. Symptoms will depend on the inflammatory process, which, as we found out earlier, can be gangrenous, diphtheria, aphthous, catarrhal, vesicular and ulcerative.
В большинстве случаев развитие стоматита begins with catarrhal inflammation. In such cases, the pet has increased drooling, increased thirst, the animal chews the food with caution or refuses it altogether. When examining the oral cavity during this period, you can replace that the mucous membrane reddened strongly and a gray bloom appeared on it.
Stomatitis in cats is manifested by an unpleasant smell from the mouth, the appearance of which is caused by the decomposition of saliva, the detachment of epithelium and mucus.
We have already found that catarrh ispredecessor of any kind of stomatitis. As a rule, the inflammatory process is benign. After the cause of the lesion is eliminated, the mucous membrane in a short time will recover and heal.
For late medical events or fortreatment of incorrectly selected drugs that have not had the desired effect, catarrhal inflammation can turn into more serious forms, up to the appearance of ulcers, aft and vesicles.
Ulcerative stomatitis in cats begins with a lesion.gums: due to the sores formed around the teeth, the gums swell, acquiring a bright red and sometimes bluish color. A disgusting smell emanates from the mouth of a sick animal. Ulcerative stomatitis is characterized by bleeding of the gums when touched, for this reason the act of chewing becomes almost impossible, with the result that the pet refuses to eat because of severe pain. The breakdown of tissues entails the emergence of new foci of inflammation, up to the transition to the jaw bone. The loosening of the teeth begins, and over time, their loss. Gangrenous stomatitis in cats follows ulcerative lesion of the oral cavity. In the absence of treatment of mouth ulcers, the pet may die as a result of blood infection (sepsis).
Gangrenous stomatitis in cats also manifests itselfthe strongest disintegration of the mucous membrane and tissues of the oral cavity, the appearance of puffiness in the lips, elevated body temperature, an increase in the submandibular lymph nodes and the oppressed state.
Many phenomena can cause stomatitis in cats. The causes of this disease may be as follows:
Prerequisites for the occurrence of secondary stomatitis can be:
In the mild form of the disease is acceptable to useimmunostimulants - Prednisolone or Cyclosporine, which can change the reaction of the pet's immune system. As a rule, sore teeth are removed in order to suppress stomatitis in cats. Treatment in this way the owners of the pet may seem too cruel, even barbaric, yet the four-legged patient is relieved after the procedure. It should be noted that in case of damage to the teeth with stomatitis, the pet cannot use them for its intended purpose because of severe pains, therefore it is better to remove them, transfer the cat to liquid food (more on this later) and give the animal some antibiotics and anesthetic drugs.
After getting rid of the affected teeth decreasesinflammatory process, while residual inflammation is sometimes preserved. In such situations, for subsequent treatment, the veterinarian may prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs in combination with painkillers.
Even after completing a full course of treatment for a cat.some time will need to show the doctor to confirm the proper healing of wounds and an adequate assessment of the response to the procedure. Therefore, be prepared for the first 2-3 weeks after the start of treatment to visit the veterinary clinic frequently.
About the recovery of a pet after stomatitistestifies to the return of appetite, increased love for its owner and the improvement of the general condition of the animal. A prolonged hunger strike, to which a pet has led to painful sensations when eating, can cause overweight. From the side it may even seem that a starving animal just pounces on food. Therefore, it is recommended after the treatment of stomatitis to monitor the nutrition of the cat in order to prevent obesity.
On the recommendation of a veterinarian canindependently treat the affected oral mucosa with a pet with light disinfectant solutions: baking soda (1%), hydrogen peroxide (3%), a weak solution of potassium permanganate or furatsilinom. For irrigation of the mouth, you can use a small rubber bulb or, more simply, a syringe.
Ulcerative stomatitis in cats is treated withLugol solution based on molecular iodine or an effective antiseptic "Methylene Blue". With a large number of ulcers and in the presence of inflammation in the lymph nodes, therapy is recommended to continue in combination with antibiotics (Oxytetracycline or Erythromycin). Important importance in the rapid recovery is given intake of vitamins. Gangrenous stomatitis in cats is also treated with fortifying agents.
For better recovery of the mucous membrane, the injured areas are recommended to be lubricated with sea buckthorn or rosehip oil.
For the speedy recovery of the pet is necessarytransfer to a liquid diet, especially if diagnosed with ulcerative stomatitis with granulations. Cats with this ailment experience a lot of unpleasant and painful sensations, so dry food will have to be removed for a while.
Preventive measures areperiodical examination of the pet's mouth to detect diseased teeth, timely detection of diseases of the digestive system, balanced feeding and refusal from too hot food. Watch your pets and let them be healthy!
