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Question regarding cat dental issues
When I got my beloved Annie (see photos as
http://www.geocities.com/eastmountai...s.html#rainbow ) she was an orphan in Austin. My cat previous to her, Edward, had died after being with me for 16 years. So I was looking for another friend, and Annie showed up. She was pregnant when I found her, and she had four kittens, for whom I found good homes. (A "teenaged pregnancy" the vet called it.) I kept her in after that, had her fixed, good care, good food, no outside roaming any more. Problem is, she lived in a very large cat populated area with I think a good bit of violence, and some time after I got her, I was petting her, and her front big tooth fell out in my hands. It was rotten! So my question is: the rest of her teeth look fine and I've had them cleaned once. Will the loss of that one fang be a problem for her as she ages? Thanks, Connie |
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"Boxwood Studios" wrote in message
ups.com... When I got my beloved Annie (see photos as http://www.geocities.com/eastmountai...s.html#rainbow ) she was an orphan in Austin. My cat previous to her, Edward, had died after being with me for 16 years. So I was looking for another friend, and Annie showed up. She was pregnant when I found her, and she had four kittens, for whom I found good homes. (A "teenaged pregnancy" the vet called it.) I kept her in after that, had her fixed, good care, good food, no outside roaming any more. Problem is, she lived in a very large cat populated area with I think a good bit of violence, and some time after I got her, I was petting her, and her front big tooth fell out in my hands. It was rotten! So my question is: the rest of her teeth look fine and I've had them cleaned once. Will the loss of that one fang be a problem for her as she ages? Thanks, Connie No, not at all. I've heard of cats getting by with no front teeth at all. As long as you keep the rest of her teeth cleaned and health she should be just fine. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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Oh good, thank you; that's good to know. I love her SO MUCH.
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"Boxwood Studios" wrote in message
oups.com... Oh good, thank you; that's good to know. I love her SO MUCH. Of course! She's a beautiful little girl!! -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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All my Mario has left is a few, maybe two of the small teeth in the back of
his mouth. He gets along fine. He eats both canned and a little dry. -- Larry - Owned by ten cats |
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Of course! She's a beautiful little girl!!
She really is; she's so sweet. I'm a music teacher and she "helps" me with my little students. She also takes care of me, makes sure I get to bed at a reasonable hour, and comforts me when I'm in pain (I have MS). It's like SHE'S taking care of ME. God bless her little heart. How can people be mean to animals? I refuse even to eat animals. I'd rather starve. I don't, however, force my views on her. She gets Fancy feast, dry. Connie ( I sent this before, but it timed out or something...forgive me if it comes up twice) |
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Question regarding cat dental issues
"Boxwood Studios" wrote in message ups.com... When I got my beloved Annie (see photos as http://www.geocities.com/eastmountai...s.html#rainbow ) she was an orphan in Austin. My cat previous to her, Edward, had died after being with me for 16 years. So I was looking for another friend, and Annie showed up. She was pregnant when I found her, and she had four kittens, for whom I found good homes. (A "teenaged pregnancy" the vet called it.) I kept her in after that, had her fixed, good care, good food, no outside roaming any more. Problem is, she lived in a very large cat populated area with I think a good bit of violence, and some time after I got her, I was petting her, and her front big tooth fell out in my hands. It was rotten! So my question is: the rest of her teeth look fine and I've had them cleaned once. Will the loss of that one fang be a problem for her as she ages? Not at all. Cats use their fangs (canines) for capturing and killing prey. The tiny incisors between the canines are used to hold struggling prey. Cats don't chew food as in mastication- they cut meat and crunch dry food with their carnassials- which work like shears. Phil |
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I have a cat that had all of her teeth removed due to stomatitis(sp).
She gets along fine - and is actually overweight....eats dry food and moist food sparingly. The only thing about cats with fewer teeth etc- is they must be inside at all times. Other factors to consider: Cats without teeth need assistance with grooming. In my case, one of my other cats helps the cat without teeth by grooming her! And cats without teeth have less to defende themselves with so must be safely housed (ie without any other aggressive cats) Good luck for your baby - cats are angels aren't they! |
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Question regarding cat dental issues
"Boxwood Studios" wrote in message
oups.com... Of course! She's a beautiful little girl!! She really is; she's so sweet. I'm a music teacher and she "helps" me with my little students. She also takes care of me, makes sure I get to bed at a reasonable hour, and comforts me when I'm in pain (I have MS). It's like SHE'S taking care of ME. God bless her little heart. How can people be mean to animals? I refuse even to eat animals. I'd rather starve. I don't, however, force my views on her. She gets Fancy feast, dry. Connie ( I sent this before, but it timed out or something...forgive me if it comes up twice) Nope, I just saw it once. I know exactly what you mean. Mine seem to know when I'm feeling really bad (I have fibromyalgia and degenerative disk disease), and they come and lay next to me and start purring. Even if it can't make me feel better physically, it makes me feel better emotionally. I wouldn't know what to do without them -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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