A Silent Cry for Help: How Advanced Electrocautery Saved a Cat from Severe Stomatitis

“It walked into my home on its own, with saliva constantly dripping from its mouth…” the rescuer recalled the first encounter with San Hua (pseudonym). This approximately two-year-old domestic male cat appeared to have normal appetite and activity, but the persistent drooling raised concern.

After three days of self-administered amoxicillin with no improvement, a routine pre-neutering examination finally revealed the truth: severe congestion and ulceration of the posterior oral mucosa. This was diagnosed as severe feline stomatitis, a condition in which intense pain often leads to difficulty eating and, in extreme cases, debilitation or even death.

Precision Treatment with Energy Platform Electrocautery

Considering San Hua’s fragile physical condition and the extensive inflammatory lesions, the veterinary team developed a core treatment plan centered on energy platform electrocautery. This technique uses high-frequency electrical current to precisely vaporize diseased tissue, offering several key advantages:

• ▪️Minimal trauma: avoids extensive tissue removal associated with traditional surgery
• ▪️Excellent hemostasis: significantly reduces intraoperative bleeding and maintains a clear surgical field
• ▪️Faster recovery: thermal effects seal nerve endings, markedly reducing postoperative pain

During the procedure, the veterinarian carefully removed deep inflammatory tissue around areas such as the palatoglossal arch, while preserving as much healthy structure as possible.

Postoperative Care Is Equally Critical

Comprehensive postoperative management was implemented to support recovery:

• ▪️Pain control and anti-inflammatory therapy: targeted medications to relieve pain and control infection
• ▪️Immune support: nutritional supplementation to enhance resistance and reduce recurrence risk
• ▪️Customized diet: soft or liquid, easily digestible food to minimize discomfort during eating

San Hua has now entered the recovery phase. Drooling has resolved, and the cat is gradually regaining the ability to eat independently.

“It has started rubbing against people and asking for food again!” the rescuer reported happily.

JeetVet Insight: Technology Empowering Animal Health

This case highlights the clinical value of energy platform electrocautery in the treatment of refractory feline stomatitis:

• ▪️Broad applicability: especially suitable for weak, elderly, or extensively affected patients
• ▪️Low stress: shorter anesthesia time and improved safety margins
• ▪️Long-term inflammation control: significantly reduced recurrence rates and improved quality of life

Warm Reminder

If your pet shows persistent bad breath, drooling, or difficulty chewing, seek veterinary care immediately. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are key to a successful outcome.