Topic: Clapton mouth problems - again (Read 15932 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #90 on:** September 01, 2007, 11:05:36 AM »

Glad he is eating better.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #89 on:** August 31, 2007, 23:20:30 PM »

Go Clapton

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #88 on:** August 31, 2007, 22:48:04 PM »

Excellent news

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #87 on:** August 31, 2007, 21:55:09 PM »

Quote from: Mark on August 31, 2007, 19:37:36 PM

Thanks for the support everyone - it really does help when you are running round like a headless chicken trying to do the best thing. Anyway, thats that for now. He has has 2 meals so far tonight and I'm sure they won't be the last

RESULT!

ems · « **Reply #86 on:** August 31, 2007, 21:13:03 PM »

So glad he is feeling better Mark

Mark · « **Reply #85 on:** August 31, 2007, 19:37:36 PM »

Thanks for the support everyone - it really does help when you are running round like a headless chicken trying to do the best thing. Anyway, thats that for now. He has has 2 meals so far tonight and I'm sure they won't be the last

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #84 on:** August 31, 2007, 18:43:15 PM »

Glad he's doing well

Millys Mum · « **Reply #83 on:** August 31, 2007, 16:32:43 PM »

So pleased he is perky and happy

I can picture the huge grin on your face when he goes back for seconds!

clarenmax · « **Reply #82 on:** August 31, 2007, 15:40:10 PM »

Awww, so pleased he's doing so well

Mark · « **Reply #81 on:** August 31, 2007, 15:37:54 PM »

John (gummer) as clapton is now known

is doing fine thanks

He has had several jaunts in the garden. Eaten food that was put in front of him - even revisited a dish which he hasn't done in living memory

He retired to the kitchen a few hours ago and is sleeping it off. I think he is well on the mend. He was licking my hands and face again this morning

ems · « **Reply #80 on:** August 31, 2007, 14:30:56 PM »

Hi Mark,

Just thought i'd check how the patient is today?

Hope Clapton is feeling a bit better

ems
xxx

p.s. Kylie is gorgeous! But i wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of one of her stares!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #79 on:** August 30, 2007, 19:22:45 PM »

Kylie is lovely and I can see why he is scared of her disaproving

Mark · « **Reply #78 on:** August 30, 2007, 19:07:14 PM »

Well he's on a garden chair right now. He never dares to sit on them in case Kylie disapproves

- She is on one too

- I didn't want her to feel left out so pics of her too

clarenmax · « **Reply #77 on:** August 30, 2007, 15:04:47 PM »

Aw, plenty of yummies for Mr C now then!

He may even have had a nasty taste in his mouth as his teeth were nasty, so certain foods seemed unpalatable to him. Hopefully that will all be behind you now ... fingers crossed

Mark · « **Reply #76 on:** August 30, 2007, 14:46:01 PM »

I hope not. I have to buy the equivilent of 3 cats food for for him as it is as he wastes so much (5 or 6 boxes a week!!) . I don't want to speak too soon but I have a feeling he s going to be less picky when his mouth is better so less waste

- If he got to the point where he couldn't eat on Sunday, I wonder how long it was playing up before it got too much for him? - Anyway, thats all behind him now. If he becomes easier to feed, I will try him on some decent food again as he turns his nose up a the good stuff at the moment.

I picked him up earlier and I could feel his spine so he can free feed until he as a belly

clarenmax · « **Reply #75 on:** August 30, 2007, 14:21:48 PM »

No troublesome teeth = very large cat food bill now

Mark · « **Reply #74 on:** August 30, 2007, 14:18:25 PM »

Yes and for the 1st time in ages, the dish was clean and he wanted another. He only ate less than 1/2 of the second one - will let him off this time

clarenmax · « **Reply #73 on:** August 30, 2007, 13:15:34 PM »

He's still got a good appetite then, even after his mammoth eating sesh yesterday lol!

Mark · « **Reply #72 on:** August 30, 2007, 13:14:33 PM »

No he ate 1/2 a tray, but he just came in from the garden and is tucking into a pouch as I type

clarenmax · « **Reply #71 on:** August 30, 2007, 13:10:32 PM »

Aw, glad he's doing OK Mark. Did he manage all of his food this morning?

Mark · « **Reply #70 on:** August 30, 2007, 13:07:32 PM »

He doesn't seem too bad now and not stressed. He even went in the garden again so I will just keep a close eye. Luckily I work at home so can watch him 24/7

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #69 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:16:46 PM »

Poor Clapton. I have suddenly thought what about the Bach Flower Rescue Remedy. I know of quite a few people who have given it to their pets. It may just take away a bit of discomfort.

Mark · « **Reply #68 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:04:48 PM »

Quote from: purplehaze on August 30, 2007, 11:32:40 AM

I would try again and see if you can get some painkilling drops from the vet, as you say it will be much better for Clapton. When Archie had his tail trouble I was given some and it made such a difference, even thoughit said on the box they were for dogs! Good luck. Alison

Thanks but I don't want to force the issue with the vet. I got this info from the manufacturers site
"Decreased blood supply to the kidney - this could tip a borderline patient into kidney failure"
It also said it is a NSAID, the leaflet with fortekor said NSAIDS should not be used with fortekor - I guess clapton is going to have to grin and bear it

Cheesecat · « **Reply #67 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:39:52 AM »

Awwww bless him having all his teeth out. I hope he has made a full recovery today Mark.

I would say 8 is no age for a cat!

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #66 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:32:40 AM »

I would try again and see if you can get some painkilling drops from the vet, as you say it will be much better for Clapton. When Archie had his tail trouble I was given some and it made such a difference, even thoughit said on the box they were for dogs! Good luck. Alison

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #65 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:20:19 AM »

I'm glad it all went well and he's had all his teeth out

Good luck with offering the "right" food!

Jaffa's dental cost about £400!

Mark · « **Reply #64 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:17:31 AM »

I guess the metacam is wearing off as he is looking very sorry for himself right now

I will see how he goes but I don't want him to go through the stress of another visit to get more metacam. I wish the vet would have treated me like an adult and given me some drops for him

If I take him back and the vet gives him a jab, its no worse than me giving him drops

chrisleitz · « **Reply #63 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:04:42 AM »

I'm glad Clapton is doing well after the dental. Eating and wanting to go outside is usually a good sign. Last year, both Samson and Buddie were in for dentals. Buds had a clean and polish and Sam had one extraction and polish. I think it cost about £240 and that included the pre-op bloods for both of them.

Mark · « **Reply #62 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:37:30 AM »

I was saying that it was the same as humans but didn't take into account the 1st consultation and jab, also the GA & bloods so it was no more than expected really. Well he won't be having any more dentals

Clapton said he would be sick to the back teeth with dentals if he had any

clarenmax · « **Reply #61 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:45:01 AM »

Glad he's going to eat something now this morning Mark, they can be fussy little

can't they, especially when they're feeling sorry for themselves lol!

Can't remember exactly how much max's dental was a few years ago, he had 2 extractions and a scale/polish, antibiotics etc, I think it was about £120-£130 ish?

Lovely building by the way, I love places like that. We went to Windsor for a day out recently and there's a lovely old tea rooms near the castle, I call them higgledy piggledy buildings, but they are beautiful, so full of character.

Give the brave Mr C a little headrub from me

Mark · « **Reply #60 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:23:52 AM »

In hindsight, I should have taken tabs as I could have wrapped them in turkey slices.

I just opened option 4 and Clapton has gone for option 2

(the sheba duck & goose tender terrine

)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #59 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:19:29 AM »

It could be cos he ate so much yesterday MArk, he might not be hungry yet, I dont think Metacam does wear off that quickly. Plus, offering so many different foods isn't the best route. Can't offer much advice with the dropper, I have always been given tablets after dentals.

Mark · « **Reply #58 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:17:14 AM »

He won't eat this morning. I can only guess that the metacam has worn off. I have tried 3 different foods. I won't push him but just see how it goes. I'm a bt worried about putting the dropper for antibiotics in his mouth with sore gums.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #57 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:10:26 AM »

Am glad to hear he will be fine with his teeth now, and that his numbers have improved. IF he doesn't like dry food, I wouldnt' worry too much, wet food is better for his kidneys anyway.

Mark · « **Reply #56 on:** August 29, 2007, 21:27:45 PM »

Quote from: blackcat on August 29, 2007, 21:25:58 PM

That building seems to have a few problems with its foundations Mark. Why is it lying on its side?

It was built by kent people

Edit - happy now?

Isn't it lovely?

Mark · « **Reply #55 on:** August 29, 2007, 21:27:01 PM »

I think my vet is expensive but he has posters etc saying they only use the best etc. "gold standard" anaesthesia etc.

blackcat · « **Reply #54 on:** August 29, 2007, 21:25:58 PM »

That building seems to have a few problems with its foundations Mark. Why is it lying on its side?

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #53 on:** August 29, 2007, 21:24:38 PM »

Quote from: Mark on August 29, 2007, 21:16:19 PM

4 teeth out. Anaethesia, 2 metacam jabs, anibiotics for a week (liquid), bloods (which they do anyway). ~Came to £199.00
I wonder if I can claim? - I guess its existing - although they were OK when he had his last dental.

Billy's came to £91 but I think it varies from area to area plus I got a discount on mine

Mark · « **Reply #52 on:** August 29, 2007, 21:19:58 PM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) link=topic=7126.msg112030#msg112030 date=1188418563

Did you wash his fleeces for him? ;)
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oops - no

I dropped him off and went to canterbury for lunch. Did some shopping (boring stuff , except some t shirts in H&M) bought him some nice food in sainsburys and it was time to pick him up. I took this pic of one of my favourite buildings in canterbury that has just been restored. Couldn'y get it all in as the road is narrow

Mark · « **Reply #51 on:** August 29, 2007, 21:16:19 PM »

You are all wonderful ems

Clapton said thanks for all the healing vibes

Although I don't begrudge him, I wonder if the cost was reasonable.

4 teeth out. Anaethesia, 2 metacam jabs, anibiotics for a week (liquid), bloods (which they do anyway). ~Came to £199.00

I wonder if I can claim? - I guess its existing - although they were OK when he had his last dental.

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