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==Description==
==Description==
Stomatitis in the cat:
Stomatitis in the cat:
Only one form of the disease which is[[Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex|Feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex ]].
Only one form of the disease which is [[Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex|Feline lymphoplasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis complex]].
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Both dogs and cats can develop this condition
Both dogs and cats can develop this condition.
Breeds of dog predisposed includethe greyhound, Maltese, Cavalier King Charles, Minature Snauzer and Labrador Retriever.
Breeds of dog predisposed include the Greyhound, Maltese, Cavalier King Charles, Minature Snauzer and Labrador Retriever.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
Include severe halitosis, hypersalivation, thick, ropey saliva, anorexia caused by pain, malaise, pyrexia, weight loss and ulceration and bleeding of the gingiva.
Include severe halitosis, hypersalivation, thick, ropey saliva, anorexia caused by pain, malaise, pyrexia, weight loss and ulceration and bleeding of the gingiva.
Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#Pemphigus|pemphigus]] or other immunopathies.
Often indicated to rule out other diseases such as [[Skin Immunologic - Pathology#Pemphigus|pemphigus]] or other immunopathies.
===Pathology===
===Pathology===
Starts as hyperaemia and oedema of the [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] or pharynx with mucoid exudate on the surface.
Starts as hyperaemia and oedema of the [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] or pharynx with mucoid exudate on the surface.
Diet modification in cases of renal disease to reduce blood urea levels.
Diet modification in cases of renal disease to reduce blood urea levels.
Tooth extraction in the most severely affected area has been suggested.
Tooth extraction in the most severely affected area has been suggested.
Resistent lesions in cats have been shown to respond to Bovine lactoferrin in some cases.
Resistent lesions in cats have been shown to respond to bovine lactoferrin in some cases.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
[[Category:Oral_Cavity_and_Gingiva_-_Pathology]]
[[Category:Oral_Cavity_and_Gingiva_-_Pathology]]
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[[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]]
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