HE WAS PLAYING WITH A NEW TOY ON A STICK WITH US AND HE JUMPED UP INTO THE AIR AND CRACKED HIS MOUTH OFFOF THE COFFEE TABLE. THE TOOTH DID PIERCE HIS BOTTOM LIP A LITTLE. HE SEEMS FINE..THIS WAS ON CHRISTMAS DAY. THE BOO BOO ON HIS LIP IS ALMOST GONE, BUT I DONT KNOW IF HE SHOULD SEE THE VET ABOUT THE TOOTH. ITS ONLY THE VERY TIP OF IT. ANY SUGGESTIONS???
2007-12-28 11:00:23 · 7 answers · asked by lolasmommy 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
You really shouldn't worry about it. As long as the pulp is not exposed, it's just a cosmetic issue, and will cause no problems with eating or otherwise. You may want to take it in to the vet though, you can't always be sure based on your observations. The cat may not exhibit pain symptoms, but if the pulp is exposed it is a good place for infections to occur and you should have him see a vet.
2007-12-28 11:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by doggoa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should call the vet at the very least. The cracked tip may cause an infection of the tooth, which can cause abcesses and other problems down the road. If the cat is a kitten and this is a baby tooth, the vet may be able to remove the tooth without any problems and a new one will grow in. If it is an adult tooth, the vet should assess the damage and make a decision as to whether or not it should be removed. It will be less expensive to take the cat to the vet now than to wait for a problem!
2007-12-28 11:06:04 · answer #2 · answered by jillmcm1970 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look at the tooth closely. See if you can see any nerve endings showing in the damaged area. (This was the suggestion of the dentist when I broke my own tooth)
If it looks ok, watch the cat when he/she eats. (especially dry food). If the cat seems to be favoring the area over much, I'd advise a trip to the vet.
Otherwise, if the cat eats normally (including amount) it should be ok. I would suggest that the next time you're at the vet that you mention it however, just to be on the safe side.
2007-12-28 11:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lunatic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the behavior issue is due to the oral pain, then the only thing you can do is take him to the vet for an exam. if the tooth needs to be exracted then a vet needs to do it. if you talk to your vet and let your vet know that money is tight, then a less expensive treatment plan can be taken. like pain meds and antibiotics to help with the symptoms. you can also always seek help from your local animal shelter, many shelters work with vets and they offer their services at a reduced price. DO NOT USE TYLENOL OR OTHER OVER THE COUNTER HUMAN MEDICATIONS TO TREAT THE CATS PAIN, CAT AND DOG KIDNEYS DO NOT DO WELL WITH ACETAMINOPHEN!
2016-03-14 11:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is eating fine, it means that there is no pain and thus he did not chip it too far down. He'll be fine, don't worry yourself. We chip our teeth all the time, and it only hurts when we break it too far. But like I said watch to see if he is eating fine. If he pushes food to the other side of his mouth or won't eat hard food then bring him in.
2007-12-28 11:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by twinklette.doombunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be fine. If he starts acting like his mouth hurts or doesn't want to eat, take him to the vet.
2007-12-28 11:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by TKS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the first person said.
If the nerves aren't exposed, he'll be ok and the tooth won't need to be removed.
2007-12-28 11:30:20 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋