Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat's chronic mouth inflammation cured with feline interferon omega
By Southerden, P & Gorrel, C·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2007·Eastcott Veterinary Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of a case of refractory feline chronic gingivostomatitis with feline recombinant interferon omega.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was brought in for chronic gingivostomatitis, a painful inflammation of the gums and mouth that had not improved with previous treatments, including the removal of her teeth. After the dental surgery failed to help, the vet started her on a special medication called feline recombinant interferon omega. Remarkably, her symptoms improved significantly, and she was free of pain within six weeks of starting this treatment.
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Abstract
Chronic gingivostomatitis is a common debilitating disease in cats, which is often refractory to medical and surgical treatment. An eight-year-old, neutered female domestic shorthair cat with a history of gingivitis was presented with chronic gingivostomatitis. Initial treatment by extraction of all premolars and molars was unsuccessful. However, the condition resolved within six weeks of treatment with feline recombinant interferon omega (Virbagen; Virbac).
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