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Update: 12/2/25

Zoey’s Update – Post-Surgery Recovery

Zoey had her dental surgery last week, and we’re officially past the 7-day recovery window — and she is doing so much better. The vets ended up needing to remove six teeth due to the severity of the resorption, but Zoey handled it with all the fiery determination you’d expect from her.

She absolutely refused to wear her cone.
Before we even picked her up, she had already removed it four times, and she had it off again before we left town. Classic Zoey.

The first few days were tough while she adjusted and recovered, but she’s finally starting to feel like herself again. She’s back to loving smooshes, demanding attention, and begging for lasagna like nothing ever happened.

All in all, the surgery came to $3,200+, but she’s worth every single penny. Seeing her comfortable, happy, and acting like her mischievous self again makes every bit of it worth it.

Thank you all for the love, support, messages, and shares. Zoey feels it — and we do too. If you’d like to continue supporting her ongoing care, our fundraiser listings are still available.

Original Post: 11/21/25
Donate to Zoey’s Vet Care

Zoey is currently undergoing treatment for tooth root resorption—a painful condition where the body breaks down the tooth structure—as well as testing and care for possible diabetes. Her vet bills have been growing quickly, and any amount helps us continue giving her the care she needs.

If you’d like to help directly with veterinary costs, this listing allows you to donate any amount. Nothing will be shipped, but your support means the world to us and goes directly toward Zoey’s medical treatments.

Thank you for helping this stubborn, sweet, resilient cat get healthy again.

What Is Tooth Root Resorption? (Zoey’s Condition Explained)

Tooth root resorption is a painful dental condition that affects many cats, often without showing clear symptoms until the damage becomes severe. In this condition, a cat’s body begins breaking down and absorbing the structure of their own tooth—starting at the root and sometimes progressing all the way to the crown.

Common signs include:
• Drooling
• Decreased appetite
• Bad breath
• Dropping food or chewing on one side
• Sudden irritability or hiding

Because the process happens beneath the gumline, it usually requires dental X-rays to detect. Treatment often involves extraction of the affected teeth to relieve pain and prevent further complications.

Zoey is currently undergoing treatment for this condition and is scheduled for surgery, along with evaluation for possible diabetes. Your support—through purchases, donations, or even sharing her story—helps us cover the ongoing medical care she needs.

Thank you for helping us keep Zoey comfortable, safe, and cared for.