The rule in the Cosy Apartment is that when one cat recovers from an ailment, another must take its place. Minuet continues to improve (she actually climbed her cat-tree last night, which she hasn’t done in some time) but Renn went to the veterinary yesterday.
It was more of an inquiry than a real worry on my part. I had noticed, strangely, that my big boy’s chin seemed more prominent than it had been; a friend had thought so, too. I wondered if Renn’s jaw had started protruding. It could also have been simply a matter of perception: his face had always been large and wide, but he has been losing muscle mass over the last little while, and the chin may simply have started to look bigger. There was also the matter of Renn’s periodic drooling, which seemed not to be connected with happiness or hunger or sickness.
His chin’s appearance turned out to be mostly harmless. Though only fifteen, Renn seems to be aging as would an older cat, and has lost some of the breadth and depth of his once fleshy face. His chin and jaw are fine, though they indicate his advancing age (thus, it is ‘mostly’ harmless: getting old always comes with some damage.) But it was discovered that one of his teeth is in bad shape, and the doctor is sure that it is causing my big boy some pain. This would account for the drooling.
I will make an appointment for a dental procedure for Renn. I will try to get him in early next week. There will be a pre-surgical blood panel performed, though the doctor doesn’t think there need be a full series of tests; those were done relatively recently. I received an estimate for the cost, which will be substantial. But it needs to be done. My friend still has years ahead of him, I hope, and a right to enjoy them in comfort and ease.
When Sweetie and Celestial PO'M were our 'O Cats', I trapped them and had dentals performed on each.
ReplyDeletePommy lost a few teeth, but Sweetie's mouth was in rougher shape.
Afterward, Sweetie became much more friendly and loving; she must have been in some pain, which was now gone.
Although expensive, it's a procedure that makes such a difference for our feline companions, and I'm purring for Renn.
Oh! Poor Renn...At least he's enjoying
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I've just had a look at my chin in the
mirror..well..it is a bit worrying! But!
it's o.k. and still below my mouth..! :).
Bless Renn's precious loving heart. That probably IS the cause of the drooling. I have a good solid feeling he will be fine after that. Is it just the one tooth? I hope so. Back tooth?
ReplyDeleteThe tooth is mid-way back on the left side. I will tell the doctor to remove anything that looks like it may be on its way to needing removal in the future. With Renn’s age and kidneys, I don’t want him to have to go through this again.
DeleteSounds like a good thing you wondered about his facial feature. This led to finding his bad tooth and you can have that taken care of. Now if your bank account can taken care of too. It'll have a built in drain.
ReplyDeletePoor Renn, you didn't need another turn so soon sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteNo, Renn didn't need anything else (nor did you, John), but I'm glad you took him and were alerted to the tooth problem. I hope it's just the one, but yes, definitely have them take anything now that looks iffy. We'll be sending our purrs and purrayers to him, for a smooth procedure and speedy recovery. ♥
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ReplyDeleteI hope Renn will feel much happier with the problem tooth out.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that Renn's bad tooth will be taken care of quickly. I'm sure the tooth is painful, and once it's removed, I think both you and he will feel a lot better. Renn, we wish you a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to get the dental appt. so quickly. Around here, they are booking months out.
ReplyDeleteRenn, I purr your dental goes well. I just had a dental and they stole some of my teeth! They also stole a lump off my belly. I hope it will not be anything bad .Purrs that you are feeling better and nothing hurts anymore :)
ReplyDeletePurrs, Julie
Julie, we hope that the doctors like what they see in the bit from your belly. No doubt your mum is worried, but we're confident it will be all right.
DeleteToothache is no fun. We hope Renn will feel better after surgery. Your dedication to your fur kids is admirable John. Your vets must love you.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear...Minuet feeling much better so Renn took over...sigh...
ReplyDeleteHope the Dental will help him to not feel so much pain anymore and that he'll be good as new...well, almost. Sending POTP!
If only our fur family could talk, then we would have matters done quickly. Poor Renn with his toothache. That last pic of him he looks so precious. Hugs and kisses for Renn and the other crew!
ReplyDeleteBad teeth are an awful thing to deal with, especially when you can't tell your human what the problem is. I'm sure he'll feel much better when it all over, though. (Even though the pain will be transferred to your bank account.)
ReplyDeleteMr Renn let me tell you stay away from the dentals...oh you can't? Well let me tell you it'll send you for a loop de loop for about 7-10 days depending on what they do. Be sure to get some good drugs. I didn't have any and Mom thinks that is what my problem mainly was. Soft lickable foods seems to work best. Believe me I'll be thinking of you! ~Annabelle
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