This beauty is Sunny, a 15-year-old Siamese cat. Sunny’s mom noticed that she had lost one of her canine teeth, and her mouth was swollen and had started to bleed—so Sunny was taken into the vet. In the office, Sunny’s mom learned that her cat had stage three periodontal disease, and she needed multiple teeth pulled. By taking care of your cat’s teeth, you are helping to care for their overall health. It’s important to know that there are multiple stages of pet periodontal disease and without a proper veterinary dental exam, cleaning and other testing, there is no way to know if your pet’s oral health is at risk. Even though it may not seem like a big problem at first, periodontal infections can lead to more serious health problems, and can be quite painful for your pet. (You can see examples of periodontal disease here.) Signs of issues with your cat’s teeth can include:
Sunny’s mom had recently lost her job and decided to go back to school to get her degree. She was not anticipating that Sunny would need her teeth pulled, and was worried if she didn't get the bad teeth pulled, she would continue to suffer and get worse. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. Fur Kids Foundation is grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and supporters who have helped local families stay happy and healthy, and together! If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families in Campbell County, Wyoming with animals, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. The money helps families during a time when they may not be able to afford adequate veterinary care. Check out more Success Stories.
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