Simba is a poor stray cat with severe stomatitis, he drools constantly and he is in a lot of pain!Shortly after arriving, we noticed he was having some sensitivity in his mouth and took him to the vet. It turns out those glorious fangs, and all his other teefs, are causing him A LOT of pain and likely ALL of them need to be removed.

A little info on his painful condition:

Feline stomatitis is a severe, painful inflammation of a cat’s mouth and gums. In most cases, the condition causes ulcers to form in the mouth; these ulcers can involve the lips, tongue, gums, and back of the throat. Cats of any age or breed can be affected.

There is no single cause of feline stomatitis. Dental disease (particularly periodontal disease) is commonly implicated as a cause of stomatitis in cats. Periodontal disease results from the accumulation of plaque (bacteria) on and around the teeth, which causes inflammation involving the gums and tooth support structures.

Once the teeth are removed and the mouth has healed, cats are pain free and happy!