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mamabear - the vet said that some cats have a gene that makes them unusually susceptible to gingivitis. We haven't had her tested for stomatitis, but I know it is a possibility that she might have it.

I'm glad you have a passion for poetry. My wife writes poetry, too.

Marty - the vet said it is genetic and has nothing to do with the food. We actually use a top of the line cat food that is supposed to be good for teeth.

Thanks. I will contact the vet right away to see about a payment plan. We feel like horrible parents! But my wife and I are starving artists and can't even afford to pay for our own medical/dental problems. We had fulltime jobs when we got the cat and would have had no problem paying for this before...

I need some advice. My vet says my six-year-old cat has the worst case of gingivitis she's ever seen in her life and needs her teeth pulled right away. However, she said it would cost about $1000. I can't afford that and as cruel as it sounds I am unwilling to pay that much. Meanwhile, the cat is in...