126 Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis, or what we usually refer to as stomatitis. When the immune system attacks the gingiva and our patients need treatment, there're a few options.  Resources We Mentioned in the Show  An Update on Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis. Lee, D. B; Verstraete, F. J.M.; Arzi, B. Vet Clin Small Anim 50 (2020) 973–982 Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2020.04.002  Cornell “Gingivostomatitis” retrieved from https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/gingivostomatitis  Today Vet Practice article https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/dentistry/chronic-feline-gingivostamatitis-proven-therapeutic-approaches-new-treatment-optionsce-article/  Feline Grimace Scale App: https://www.felinegrimacescale.com/phone-app  VIN https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=7054896&pid=12886&  Krumbeck JA, Reiter AM, Pohl JC, Tang S, Kim YJ, Linde A, Prem A, Melgarejo T. Characterization of Oral Microbiota in Cats: Novel Insights on the Potential Role of Fungi in Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis. Pathogens. 2021; 10(7):904. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10070904   Rodrigues, M.X., Fiani, N., Bicalho, R.C. et al. Preliminary functional analysis of the subgingival microbiota of cats with periodontitis and feline chronic gingivostomatitis. Sci Rep 11, 6896 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86466-x https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-86466-x Silva M, Fernandes M, Fialho M, Mestrinho L. A Case Series Analysis of Dental Extractions’ Outcome in Cats with Chronic Gingivostomatitis Carrying Retroviral Disease. Animals. 2021; 11(11):3306. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11113306   chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammad-Haidary-3/publication/358126814_Retrospective_Study_of_Clinical_Manifestations_and_Multiple_Treatment_Outcomes_in_57_Cats_Diagnosed_with_Feline_Chronic_Gingivostomatitis/links/622daeed84ce8e5b4d1ff7f1/Retrospective-Study-of-Clinical-Manifestations-and-Multiple-Treatment-Outcomes-in-57-Cats-Diagnosed-with-Feline-Chronic-Gingivostomatitis.pdf    Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.  Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan