Episode 189 - Feline Stomatitis: When to Extract

https://ivdi.org/inv Ready to elevate your veterinary dental skills? Request an invite to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program. Get more out of this episode by watching the presentation as well on YouTube: https://ivdi.org/thevetdentalshowYT ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM, tackles a crucial question about feline stomatitis in young cats and the timing of full mouth extractions. We'll explore how to differentiate stomatitis from other similar conditions and when intervention is necessary. What You'll Learn: ✅ How to differentiate feline hyperplastic gingivitis and juvenile onset periodontitis from feline chronic gingival stomatitis. ✅ The importance of recognizing pathognomonic signs like caudal mucositis. ✅ When full mouth extractions are the recommended course of action. ✅ Appropriate pre-extraction medication protocols, including the use of prednisolone and gabapentin. ✅ Techniques to avoid ocular trauma during nerve blocks in cats. ✅ Why extraoral mandibular nerve blocks are preferred over mental foramen nerve blocks. Key Takeaways: ✅ Early and accurate diagnosis is critical in managing feline stomatitis. ✅ Full mouth extractions should be considered when caudal mucositis is present. ✅ Prednisolone and gabapentin can provide significant relief before referral or extraction. ✅ Proper nerve block techniques are essential to avoid complications. ✅ Allowing patients to fully recover from anesthesia before being left unattended prevents self-trauma. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't wait! Request your invite to the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program now: https://ivdi.org/inv Looking for even more tools to sharpen your knowledge? Browse Dr. Beckman's wide range of courses and resources tailored for veterinary professionals 👉 https://veterinarydentistry.net/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- What are your experiences with managing feline stomatitis? Share your insights and questions in the comments below! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keyword Tags: feline stomatitis, veterinary dentistry, full mouth extractions, cat dental health, veterinary dental practitioner program, prednisolone, gabapentin, nerve blocks, caudal mucositis, feline hyperplastic gingivitis, juvenile onset periodontitis, Brett Beckman, IVDI