Munchie Went to the Dentist - Update: Results Back

Hi All,

I haven't posted about the Munch for quite some time but I'm feeling an overwhelming need to post now.

Munchie has had another specialist added to his ever growing list of doctors. This time, it's a dental specialist and I'm sure glad I took him. The GP vet that looked in his mouth last said his teeth were fine. His IMS took a peek and said other than discoloration his teeth looked fine - just brush them regularly. Ha! So much for his teeth being fine.

Although his teeth may have looked ok on the outside, the dental specialist took radiographs so Munch had a full mouth x-ray. He had 2 teeth in the back that were dead and one had absessed. That is why he had alligator breath and the Flagyl he was given previously was only a temporary fix. The two teeth were removed today and he also had a gingivectomy. His gums had grown down over some of his teeth and had to be cut away.

Now comes the really scary part. The dentist also found two suspiscious small growths on his gums, one of which he is concerned is a melanoma. So now I'm playing the waiting game as they are being biopsied.

He's on Tramadol for pain and a mega dose of Clavamox. A lesser dose of Clavamox gave him a horrible case of the poops last year so he's also on Flagyl to take care of what the Clavamox does to him. Poor guy was whimpering and crying until that Tramadol kicked in. He wasn't in this kind of pain when his eye was removed. The whole dental thing was a real ordeal for him. And as for me, I'm exhausted but am watching him like a hawk. I have never seen him feel this badly with any other surgery he's had.

Could sure use some prayers that those two ??? taken from his gums are benign.

Louise

Louise,
I am so sorry to hear Munch is having mouth problems. I have everything crossed those lumps are benign. Even though his mouth will be sore he will feel a lot better now that those bad teeth are gone.
Jenny

Oh Louise,

So sorry too about Munchie and his mouth, we are also praying and keeping all fingers, toes, paws, and tails crossed that those ??? are benign.

Poor Munchie and poor you...that waiting game is the pits...as you know, we love you both and we are here for you and Munchie too.

I hope the Flagyl offsets the Clavamox for Munchie and you receive no horrible poops.

Please let us know how you and Munchie are doing.

Sending tons of praying and healing thoughts for Munchie.

Love and hugs.
Lori

Oh Louise, I am so sorry that both you and Munch are having to go through this!! Tons of healing thoughts and prayers are being sent your way...

Many (((hugs))),
Marianne

Louise, so sorry to hear about our munchkin. Prayers and hugs coming from here as well. Keep us posted. Totally understand the fear... you are a great mom. Thank God you have access to specialists who can spot these things. Hug Munchie for me too! Kim

Oh Louise,
I am so sorry the Munch and you are going thru this. I do hope and pray that all turns out okay.

You and the Munch man will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Louise,
I'm so sorry to hear about the teeth problems and pray that the lumps are benign. The waiting is so unbearable! Hope he's resting comfortably..and you too.
Jo-Ann & Lady

Louise, I am so sorry.

Add us to the long list of prayer warriors for little Munchie.
Lots of hugs thrown in for good measure too. :)

Shelba and Suni

Thank you for all the prayers and hugs everybody. I'm feeling really down in the dumps today....the aftershock from yesterday has hit. Was able to get Munch to eat some food out of my hand last night so he could take all his pills. So far, so good. He wanted to eat this morning and is feeling much better. No Clavamox poop disaster so far and although having those teeth removed may have caused him some temporary pain, getting them out of his mouth along with the infection has got to make him feel a whole lot better plus I know it's a plus for the rest of his body/organs.

Pardon me if I ramble on for a bit folks. Haven't done this in awhile. :D I am praying so hard that he does not have oral cancer. I need to do my homework and research this just in case it's something I need to discuss with the doctor after the biopsy. I don't want to be in that "ignorance" place like I was about Cushings. I'm just not quite ready to go there and start any research yet. If I let even the smallest thought of "c" creep into my head right now I don't think I can function. Talking to myself out loud...Poor Munch just can't seem to get a break. On the positive side he's well loved and well taken care of and doing ok today and that's what counts!

Thanks again everybody.

Hugs,
Louise

Hi Louise,

So sorry that you are feeling really down today, but that is understandable...the waiting and not knowing can drive one crazy and miserable. I wish there were words I could say that would bring you at ease...but know we are here...we love you...our arms are all wrapped around you...hopefully this is bringing you some comfort.

We have to think positive, tho...right? Munchie is eating good and his poops are good. Excellent! And like you mentioned, he is very loved and very well taken cared of, I don't know of any furbabies that get their special meals made by their moms out of a blender, and all the specialist he has, you have made sure he has the best doctors/treatment available. So we are going to keep praying like mad and thinking positive thoughts.

Love and hugs to you and Munchie.
Lori