Feline stomatitis is an inflammation of the entire mouth which causes large ulcers to grow in the back of the cat's mouth. Because of the pain which is caused by these ulcers and inflammation the cat may stop eating. It is often classified as an autoimmune disease. It is fairly common, and can be managed successfully using a number of treatment methods. Currently, The Cat House has 3 cats with stomatitis: Daisy, Magnet & Victoria. Daisy and Magnet are currently being treated with monthly injections of depomedrol, an injectable steroid. This pretty much has the condition under control and they feel fine and eat normally. Other common treatments for stomatitis range from antibiotics, teeth cleaning, and teeth extraction. Our third cat, Victoria, had a full mouth extraction for her stomatitis, and has not had a single problem since (about 7 months ago) and needs no treatment. While most people have trouble believing a cat with its teeth removed can eat normally, they can! Voraciously, even. Wet or dry food. 

Stomatitis should not rule out adopting a cat in most cases, as there are treatments. Talk with your own veterinarian. Antibiotics, and even monthly (or 6 - 8 week) injections of depomedrol, may be able to be managed at home. Injections given to a cat subcutaneously are simple to do with a bit of training.

For more information on Feline Stomatitis, check out this link.