Treatment for Bad Breath in Cats
So, mild bad breath in cats may not be a cause of worry, if it is not accompanied with symptoms, like, not eating food, vomiting, drooling, oral discharge, pawing at mouth, etc. But, if it becomes severe or persistent, then, you must get the condition diagnosed and treated. This is very much necessary, as severe bad breath in cats may be a sign of underlying diseases. Let us take a look at the possible causes of cat bad breath.
•As in case of humans, bad breath in cats can be due to oral health problems. It could be due to periodontal diseases, like, gingivitis, periodontitis, resorptive dental lesion, etc. Even mouth tumor and cancer can be a cause for bad breath in cats. Feline stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth) can also be a cause for this problem.
•In case any foreign body, like, bone pieces, are stuck between the teeth, then also, bad breath may develop in cats. Broken or decayed teeth may sometimes result in bad breath or halitosis. Even tartar deposits on the teeth may lead to bad breath.
•The most common cause of bad breath in kittens is teething. As new teeth emerge, the gums bleed and this blood gets dried and stuck to the gums itself. Such dried blood in the mouth can lead to bad breath and the affected cat may also show signs like, red and swollen gums, pain, loose or missing teeth, etc.
•Another cause of cat bad breath is respiratory ailments. This may include viral or bacterial infections of the throat, lungs, etc. Even infection of the sinuses and tonsils may cause bad breath. Another possible cause is lung cancer.
•Diabetes, though not common in kittens, may develop in older felines. Such cats may have a breath with a sweet, fruity smell. They are also found to have excessive thirst with an increased frequency of urination.
•Kidney diseases may lead to bad breath in cats. In case of kidney diseases, the breath of the affected cat can be pungent, with the smell of urine or ammonia. In this case too, the cat may exhibit signs, like, excessive thirst and frequent urination.
•If your cat is affected with liver diseases, its breath can be really offending and the feline may also have symptoms, like, abdominal swelling and pain, yellow eyes and gums, loss of appetite, etc.
•Feline bad breath can be caused by gastrointestinal problems too. It can be due to enlargement of the esophagus, bleeding stomach ulcers, obstruction of the intestines, tumor, cancer, infections, etc.
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