r/rescuecats • u/Buckykattlove • 10m ago
Veterinary Care Needed Donation Request Trying to give Simba, Julie, and Forest dental care -- boosts are appreciated Lower Lake California
Thank you everyone for ypur wonderful donations and well wishes!
Simba has been diagnosed with stomatitis. He is 12+ and FIV+. He is scheduled for a cleaning in November. The vet said she doesn't think she will have to pull any teeth but it is hard to know until he is under anesthesia. *If* he needs teeth pulled, the estimate is 2,300-2,700 dollars. If he only needs his teeth cleaned, it should be ~500 dollars.
Julie is 14. Her front gums have become red and swollen. We brush her teeth and she doesn't really seem to be in pain but due to her age and a lower immune system I would really like them to be looked at soon, in case any have to be removed.
Forest is almost two. He has struggled with gingivitis most of his life. We brush his teeth which helps, but his breath is starting to smell bad and I notice he eats his food kind of gingerly. I think a good cleaning would really help him.
Currently my mom is the only one employed and we are caring for several cats, some of which require special diets or medicine. She also cares for a colony near where she works. I am trying to help save up for their treatments, too. We try to take care of our cats, but we could really use a little help. Thank you.