How do I know if my cat has a sore mouth?
If your cat has a painful mouth, you may notice the following symptoms:
- Reduced appetite.
- Weight loss.
- Preferring soft food over biscuits.
- Difficulty eating (shying away from food/hissing at food)
- Chewing on one side only.
- Halitosis (Bad breath)
- Drooling.
- Pawing at the mouth/face.
Why does my cat have red and swollen gums?
The evolution of the problem is slow, but it is also chronic. For this reason it is sometimes referred to as Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS). A cat with red and swollen gums will likely have a version of stomatitis or gingivitis.
How can you tell if a cat has gingivitis?
Gingivitis in affected cats often progresses to stomatitis, as the inflammation and ulceration spreads away from the tooth-gum margin. These cats may continue to eat, but are usually in severe pain. Signs of gingivitis-stomatitis include bad breath, reluctance to eat hard food, drooling, and pain on opening the mouth.
What causes pain in the mouth of a cat?
Feline stomatitis is a severe, painful inflammation of a cat’s mouth and gums. Dental disease, certain viruses, and some other inflammatory conditions can cause feline stomatitis. The long-term outcome can vary.
How can you tell if your cat has stomatitis?
Feline stomatitis is extremely painful. In some cases, a cat suffering with this condition may be in too much pain to open his or her mouth to eat. In other cases, the cat may try to eat but scream and drop the food as soon as it touches the mouth. Other clinical signs may include the following:
Why does my cat have red gums?
While gum infections are typically caused by tartar buildup, your cat’s red gums could also be caused by certain nutritional disorders, feline panleukopenia, immune disorders, feline viral respiratory disease complex or liver or kidney failure.
What are some causes for pale gums in cats?
- Anemia
- Shock (which causes decreased blood flow due to a drop in blood pressure or loss of blood from an injury)
- or blood clotting disorders)
How do you treat cat gum disease?
Treatment Options for Cat Gum Disease. The cats that have grade 1 and 2 gum disease can be treated with a professional cleaning. The vet will clean and polish the teeth, remove the plaque and tartar. In some cases, an ultrasonic scaler will be used and fluoride will be applied.
What causes cat gum disease?
What Causes Gum Disease in Cats? Age and Health. Your cat’s age is a significant factor in his or her susceptibility to gum disease. Genetics. Breed and genetics play a large role in gum disease susceptibility. Grooming Habits. Hair accumulation around your cat’s teeth increases tartar development. Home Care. Diet.
