5/20/25 – UPDATE: It was a 2 hour procedure, but hopefully it saved his life. This sweet boy had bleeding ulcers in his mouth and throat from the reaction he was having to the bacteria on his teeth. As a result, all of the teeth needed to be removed to prevent reoccurring infection. This is from a condition called Stomatitis, and there is no known cause.
The doctor said this was the most severe case she has ever seen in a cat, and the swelling was so bad I had a really hard time intubating. This poor boy had to be in an enormous amount of pain, yet he remained so very gentle over the last few weeks since being found outside.
Garrick’s Rescue and Recovery
4/29/25 Garrick needs our help. He was found outside in rough shape, pawing at the side of his face and drooling excessively.
Santa Zhugra secured him and contacted us for help. Moore Veterinary Hospital was able to get him in yesterday morning and his care was way more involved than expected. It was quickly noticed that his mouth was awfully painful, swollen, teeth rotten, gums bleeding, and horrid odor. He was dirty, weak, and very dehydrated. His jaw wouldn’t close properly maybe from so much swelling and inflammation. He needed full mouth x-rays, 9 extractions, ears cleaned, flea treatment, x-ray for an abdominal wound with internal scarring, bloodwork, a leukemia FIV test, and everything took about 2 hours under anesthesia.
A fecal was sent out, injections were given, and he is hospitalized on IV fluids, pain meds, warmies, and antibiotics.
I went to check on him last night before bed and he had lapped up his slurry of wet food. I was so happy!!!!! To be honest. He has a long road ahead, but if he can eat that’s what matters right now!
He will be going to a foster today or tomorrow and looking for a forever home. No more living on the streets. Here are some pics from his procedure yesterday.
If you can help with his care please donate. Thank you ♡
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