Phoenix Mancini

Phoenix is a 7 year old Tabby who loves to eat! In fact, all 4 of the cats in the house eat in separate rooms because otherwise, the slower eaters would not stand a chance of getting a good meal. So, when Phoenix’s mom noticed she took 20-30 minutes to finish a meal recently, she really took notice. This continued for a week, every day, every meal. Mom was worried and wondered if Phoenix had a tooth issue, even though her teeth were beautifully white and looked healthy. When Dr. Laura Leanza examined Phoenix, she found 1 tooth with a resorptive lesion, which needed to be extracted. When Phoenix was X-rayed, Dr. Leanza found another tooth with a resorptive lesion that needed to be extracted. Mom’s advice to other pet owners: “Trust your judgment. If something seems to be wrong with your pet, have him/her checked out by your vet. I would highly recommend dental cleanings and X-rays because without the X-rays, one of Phoenix’s problem teeth would not have been found! She bounced right back after the procedure, ate well the same day and returned to her regular food within 1 week!”