[spittles]

Well, my sister just adopted a 7 year old stray cat that I found. I noticed his gums are swollen and red (back & front). I told her this and she won't take him to the vet. She thinks that brushing his teeth with hydrogen peroxide will work and get rid of the swelling. I don't think it will because my cat had swollen gums and the vet had to give him medication for it.

Will hydrogen peroxide really work?

Thanks
Abhay

 

[Ianthe]

I don't think the peroxide will do much good, if he has an infection...why won't she take him to the vet?

 

[spittles]

Who knows...

Abhay

 

[Ianthe]

If she doesn't take him to the vet, it may end up costing her more money because his mouth problems will just get worse, and may end up needing teeth pulled, etc.

 

[spittles]

Okay, I will try and convince her. If not, I will take him.

Thanks
Abhay