It has come to NAR’s attention that she is not being cared for properly and she will be coming back to the rescue. It turns out Maxie has been suffering from severe stomatitis and NAR is unsure for how long. Maxie will return to NAR the weekend of March 1. Once she is back in NAR's care, Maxie will be evaluated, fully vetted and her teeth will be removed.

About Stomatitis

Stomatitis is a markedly painful syndrome in which the gums and mouth become severely inflamed.  The cat's immune system plays a role in most cases of stomatitis.   In these cases, the cat's immune system begins to reject teeth in the mouth.

Some cases of stomatitis can be successfully managed with medications.  However, the most effective treatment for stomatitis in most instances is extraction of large numbers of teeth.  Although extracting the majority (or, in some cases all) of the teeth in the mouth seems at first to be a very unsavory option, most cats with stomatitis show significant improvement in well-being after the procedure.  Many are completely cured.  Others suffer residual inflammation, and require medications even after removal of teeth.