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Saikou · #25 (**permalink**) 02-04-2009, 05:37 PM

This is a non medical opinion, but I would have thought that Bilbo would only be at risk if Jemima was shedding a strain of calici virus that he was not immune to. I think you would have seen symptoms from him within 10 days or so of her arrival, if that was the case.

I really wouldn't worry about the vets diagnosis, or Bilbo. Loads of cats have chronic gingivitus for lots of different reasons. Just try to keep her teeth as clean as possible - if she will chow down on a raw chicken wing or drumstick a couple of times a week, those really help keep plaque to a minimum. There are other things like logic gel, brushed on if Jemima will let you. There is also a paste you can get that soothes inflammed gums. It includes zinc which aids healing. I will see if I can find a link.