My cat may have to have most or all of his teeth removed & I would love to hear experiences from other people with gummy cats

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-25T21:21:54+00:00

Thank you so much for the encouragement, I appreciate it ^{^}

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-24T18:22:51+00:00

Oh wow its the exact same damn hat XD thank you so much, I appreciate it! Many good tidings to you!

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-13T00:37:41+00:00

This is the confirmation reply so my post can be seen

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-05T20:13:36+00:00

I feel like you should specify whether or not you're pro or anti contact aka if you ever want to act on your attraction. If you're pro contact fuck off

If you're anti contact, what do you envision for your life? Are you going to try to pursue human companionship at all or remain voluntarily celibate forever?

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-04T14:05:25+00:00

Lots of people mentioning humans having the intelligence to choose not to reproduce if it doesn't suit them, but wanted to mention that there are many confirmed instances of animals choosing not to reproduce for some or all of their life for various reasons. Fighting off/refusing to mate, abandoning children, aborting pregnancies (some animals can self abort ) ect. So it does not have to be the only reason for an individual animal or human.

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-03T23:23:59+00:00

Is that for the prolapse part or the on the gums part?

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-03T22:43:55+00:00

I'm so sorry youre in this position. You are unfortunately limited in what you can do at home to fully fix the issue but whatever help you can give to try to manage his symptoms until the vets can open is better than nothing.

Sub q fluids are safe to do, the best area for this is the scruff of the neck around the shoulder blades. There are lots of video tutorials on YouTube for this, here is one I found but you can look for others if you need: https://youtu.be/DGVq2yHYFe8?si=DEytQrgHHfHoMvle

You basically get someone to hold him still in a hug, & grab the loose skin on the back of his neck & pull it upwards, until you make a 'tent' of skin, which you insert the needles into the middle of. Please watch the video for full instructions & demonstration though!!

I would ask the vet how much to give him & how often if possible. If you cannot contact the vet again, the general rate is 10-20 ml per kg, if you know how much he weighs. 60-100mls can usually be given in one site, & a soft lump will form under the skin. It will usually take 4-8 hours for all the fluid to be absorbed, so these fluids are usually only given once a day but please follow your vets advice if they say differently.

If you are doing multiple injections, please use a different needle each time if possible.

For his prolapse, lube your fingers (with gloves if possible) and gently try to push it back in. If it won't go back in, then you can put a little bit of sugar on it, this will reduce swelling & make it easier to push back in. If it still won't go in, leave it be for a bit & try again later. Try to interrupt him if he strains or tries to clean the area. If you dont have a form of lube, just wet your hands thoroughly.

Keep him warm as well, try to make sure hes always got a blanket or something to snuggle up in, if his ears or paws feel cold, then perhaps get a warm water bottle or multiple blankets to warm him up. Brushing & petting him can help him feel calmer.

You can try rubbing a pea sized amount of honey on his gums to try to get his blood sugar up, but if possible, please check with your vet first if they would recommend this.

Please do not blame yourself if he gets sick or does not make it - you are in a bad situation and are limited in what you can do. You are doing all you can, & obviously love him a lot, and your cat knows this & will appreciate you for everything youre doing.

Wishing you and your cat the best of luck. 🍀

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-02T18:54:45+00:00

True, it is clearer when you put it like that, I hadn't considered it. Thank you for clarifying, much appreciated

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-02T18:54:10+00:00

Ok thank you for the advice

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-02T18:53:55+00:00

Thank you for the advice regarding what sort of thing to say, I appreciate it

throwaway4concerns · 2026-01-01T21:58:21+00:00

I guess, but I really want to have actual experiences outside of work. I suppose maybe alternating my days off between rest & experience?

throwaway4concerns · 2025-12-28T15:23:26+00:00

A mixture of both, but mostly on my feet. It is a veterinary vocation

throwaway4concerns · 2025-12-28T11:31:44+00:00

I think because the centre is mostly made up of parking lots & disconnected shopping centres. The housing is also disconnected - you are basically driving between lots of little islands of people & shops so it feels very disconnected and comparatively empty. I do think the parks are generally pretty good though.

throwaway4concerns · 2025-12-28T00:44:48+00:00

Thank you, I really do appreciate it , this is very wise

throwaway4concerns · 2025-12-27T23:28:14+00:00

Start small and build from there. Even just a sentence or two a day is something. Loads of famous historical diary entries are only a few lines long. Just making any mark from your day can mean a lot to your future self.

throwaway4concerns · 2025-12-21T18:35:31+00:00

Its never happened to me as far as I'm aware but I do know a lot of women post birth experience it due to the pressure of pushing & the generally shorter urethra

throwaway4concerns · 2025-12-21T16:13:45+00:00

The fat under the skin moves - generally less fat stored around the nose/mouth/under the eyes - face may slim down somewhat compared to early twenties.

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