Hillary & Maui (GA)
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Hi Everyone,
Since it's Saturday, we decided to borrow a condo for the day and give you the latest developments regarding Miss Maui the Magnificent!
Yesterday, Maui went to the board certified dentist here in NJ (@ Red Bank Veterinary Hospital). I think he's the only one in the state.
Well, he examined her mouth and saw a lot of calculus and something he never saw before. Which for a dental specialist, who worked in zoos and treated all kinds of animals and big cats, as well as little ones, is not something you ever want to hear. He didn't want to tell me anything until he got her xrayed and knew what he was looking at. He did say if it's a concern, he will biopsy.
So, I kissed Maui goodbye and left her with the dentist and his techs. He called about 2:30 and said I could pick her up at 4 and he would go over everything then.
He showed me the xrays and turns out she had 2 resportive teeth - left lower molars and both came out. He stitched the area with dissolving stitches and already gave her pain meds.
The thing he never saw before was on both sides of Maui's mouth (at least she's even) she has two connections where her lip and gum connect (please understand I may not be saying this correctly, so those of you who get what this mean, please explain it to us) Whereas, animals only have one connection. He said that pathologically it was clear, so no biopsy needed. He said that he had to cut into the left side in order to remove the teeth and "fluid" came out.
He did not elaborate. Rather he said it was interesting and something he never saw before....ugh...and he wants to keep an eye on this to make sure it really isn't any concern.
He sent us home with bupe for the weekend and was insistent that it be given to her. He made it idiot proof (1 syringe - BID). He said soft food only, no raw - as he doesn't want the bacteria from the raw getting into the gum.
I forgot to ask if she could have cooked chicken, but I'm guessing probably not, even though it's soft.
And he wants a follow up in 2 weeks and will give me home care tips and instructions and will want to see her every 6 months.
He asked about the dandruff that she has and I didn't have any answer to that. It's something that I noticed about a month ago. He suggested seeing the regular vet - but the vet saw it and didn't comment, so not sure what to do about that. Hopefully it will resolve itself now that her mouth is better, any ideas or suggestions?
I tested her BG before taking her in yesterday and it was 85. However, he looked at the test that was taken a month ago and said her BG was 403! Whaaaat, the vet didn't say anything about this and I haven't received a copy of it - so I called vet to get a copy and to see for myself. And no, it wasn't a fructosamine (at least not that I know of). So, before I freak out about this BG number, I'll get the copy of the bloodwork and see what's what.
Last night, she wouldn't sit still, if I called her name, she'd look around and run away, like she was being chased. I tried to put her in her favorite places, but she would only sit dazed on the floor. Early this morning, I called out to her and she came to bed, looking more like herself. She ate breakfast in bed, did some grooming, got her AM bupe and is now resting in bed. I'm ok if she stays a bit loopy from the bupe, as long as she's calm and resting and not in pain....
And that's Miss Maui the Magnificent with clean teeth and hopefully a healthy mouth! Thanks for reading.
Since it's Saturday, we decided to borrow a condo for the day and give you the latest developments regarding Miss Maui the Magnificent!
Yesterday, Maui went to the board certified dentist here in NJ (@ Red Bank Veterinary Hospital). I think he's the only one in the state.
Well, he examined her mouth and saw a lot of calculus and something he never saw before. Which for a dental specialist, who worked in zoos and treated all kinds of animals and big cats, as well as little ones, is not something you ever want to hear. He didn't want to tell me anything until he got her xrayed and knew what he was looking at. He did say if it's a concern, he will biopsy.
So, I kissed Maui goodbye and left her with the dentist and his techs. He called about 2:30 and said I could pick her up at 4 and he would go over everything then.
He showed me the xrays and turns out she had 2 resportive teeth - left lower molars and both came out. He stitched the area with dissolving stitches and already gave her pain meds.
The thing he never saw before was on both sides of Maui's mouth (at least she's even) she has two connections where her lip and gum connect (please understand I may not be saying this correctly, so those of you who get what this mean, please explain it to us) Whereas, animals only have one connection. He said that pathologically it was clear, so no biopsy needed. He said that he had to cut into the left side in order to remove the teeth and "fluid" came out.
He did not elaborate. Rather he said it was interesting and something he never saw before....ugh...and he wants to keep an eye on this to make sure it really isn't any concern.
He sent us home with bupe for the weekend and was insistent that it be given to her. He made it idiot proof (1 syringe - BID). He said soft food only, no raw - as he doesn't want the bacteria from the raw getting into the gum.
I forgot to ask if she could have cooked chicken, but I'm guessing probably not, even though it's soft.
And he wants a follow up in 2 weeks and will give me home care tips and instructions and will want to see her every 6 months.
He asked about the dandruff that she has and I didn't have any answer to that. It's something that I noticed about a month ago. He suggested seeing the regular vet - but the vet saw it and didn't comment, so not sure what to do about that. Hopefully it will resolve itself now that her mouth is better, any ideas or suggestions?
I tested her BG before taking her in yesterday and it was 85. However, he looked at the test that was taken a month ago and said her BG was 403! Whaaaat, the vet didn't say anything about this and I haven't received a copy of it - so I called vet to get a copy and to see for myself. And no, it wasn't a fructosamine (at least not that I know of). So, before I freak out about this BG number, I'll get the copy of the bloodwork and see what's what.
Last night, she wouldn't sit still, if I called her name, she'd look around and run away, like she was being chased. I tried to put her in her favorite places, but she would only sit dazed on the floor. Early this morning, I called out to her and she came to bed, looking more like herself. She ate breakfast in bed, did some grooming, got her AM bupe and is now resting in bed. I'm ok if she stays a bit loopy from the bupe, as long as she's calm and resting and not in pain....
And that's Miss Maui the Magnificent with clean teeth and hopefully a healthy mouth! Thanks for reading.
I think she was freaky from the anesthesia last night. I've seen people that don't even know who they are or remember having conversations after anesthesia even though they did and it seemed at the time like they knew and were aware of everything going on around them!!! Anesthesia is very strange stuff. If they gave her any Ketamine, even stranger. You said that Maui was aware of where she was but that's not necessarily so.....
