Stomatitis is an inflammatory process that occurs on the oral mucosa. This disease is quite common and can affect any animal, regardless of age and breed. To establish an accurate diagnosis and select the optimal treatment regimen, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian. However, if this is not possible, you can try to cope with stomatitis yourself.
Instructions
Step 1
Stomatitis can be roughly divided into two types - catarrhal and ulcerative. The most common type is catarrhal stomatitis. It does not cause deep mucosal defects. Ulcerative stomatitis is accompanied by swelling and bleeding of the animal's gums, as well as the formation of deep ulcers. You should be aware that in especially severe cases, the disease can lead to tooth loss and necrosis of the jaw bones.
Step 2
The main symptoms of stomatitis include redness of the gums, fever, intense thirst, bad breath, and increased salivation. The cat refuses food and begins to lose weight and grow weak.
Step 3
Among the main causes of the disease are trauma to the gums with sharp bones or other objects. Other reasons may be too hot or frozen food, changing teeth, accidental ingestion of chemically active substances or external drugs into the animal's oral cavity - cats are known to thoroughly lick their fur. Also stomatitis can be just one of the symptoms of another, more serious disease. - for example, leukemia, feline viral immunodeficiency or renal failure. If there are signs of this disease, it is strongly recommended to visit a veterinarian and pass all the necessary tests. Based on the results of the examination, the doctor will prescribe the most suitable treatment regimen for the animal.
Step 4
The main principles in the approach to cats are suppression of the inflammatory process and daily thorough oral hygiene. One of the most reliable and effective drugs for the treatment of stomatitis is Traumeel. It is a homeopathic medicinal product available in the form of tablets, injection solution, ointment and oral drops. The drug is recommended to be taken in a course, the duration of which can be from 1 to 3 months, depending on the severity of the disease. As a rule, treatment begins with intramuscular injections, and then proceeds to drops for internal administration, which are added to the drinking water of the animal.
Step 5
Treat your cat's mouth with antiseptics regularly. A solution of chlorhexidine, Lugol, iodinol is suitable. Several times a day, it is necessary to irrigate the oral cavity with decoctions of their leaves of raspberry, mint, sage or chamomile flowers. A decoction of oak bark heals deep ulcers well. To lubricate ulcers, such drugs as 1% dioxidine solution, iodine-glycerin, phosprenyl or sea buckthorn oil are suitable. In severe cases, antibiotics are prescribed. However, it should be remembered that only a professional veterinarian should prescribe them.
Step 6
Make sure your cat always has fresh drinking water. Do not feed the animal hard food - try to feed the soup at room temperature. Introduce phytomines for teeth and bones into the diet. Make sure your cat is getting enough vitamins.
