"Smoochie" (pronounced smushy, for obvious reasons) first visited us as "Tabby", an intact male who had probably been the victim of a gunshot wound. His lower jaw (mandible) was disconnected from his upper jaw (the maxilla). The owner opted for surgery over euthanasia. Through a series of attempts, Dr. Smith was able to repair the tom's mouth such that, after several weeks of tube feeding, he was able to once again consume food himself in adequate quantities to survive.
Thus, a now neutered kitty with the appropriate monicker "Smoochie" rejoined his family. |
