Treatment Options for Feline and Canine Stomatitis
June 5, 2017 Matthew Lemmons, DVM, Diplomate AVDC
Feline and canine stomatitis are very different diseases with differing etiology, presentation and outcomes. Feline Stomatitis Several pathogens have been suggested as a cause or factor in the development of feline stomatitis (lymphoplasmacytic gingivostomatitis, feline chronic gingivitis and stomatitis) including calicivirus, FIV, feline leukemia, and Bartonella hensleae. More in depth investigation has shown that feline calcivirus infection is often present in cats with feline chronic gingivitis and stomatitis (FCGS) but other pathogens are not…
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