My mog has very bad breath!!!?

Question

We bought a rspca cat, which they said to us was around 6 years old, her breath is a killer, she is the nicest mog and very loving but she can kill at 50 meters! We noticed that her tounge stuck out a little! The vet said that he would give her a dental, They said that her teeth was covered in plaque, which they had cleaned off. The smell went away for a couple of weeks but then came back, that was a year ago and she still has bad breath and she tends to dribble! Tilly is a big cat not fat just big she eats well and is always wormed, please can anyone come up with a answer that doesn't cost the earth??

Answer 1

Hi unfortunately this is common in cats & very small dogs that seem to get more problem due to the fact they have very little hard stuff to chew on to keep their teeth cleaner...the only way to stop it really is to re-visit a vet to clean & remove the bad teeth that she most certainly will have & feed her on dried cat food thats more crunchy...my old cat managed very well thru to her dying of old age on the dried food when she had lost a few teeth...
Regards Jake
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Answer 2

I know the cat has had a dental check, but could it possibly have a piece of bone stuck on its teeth?
Worth a check.
No?
Maybe the cat has tonsillitis, and this may count for the dribbling too.It may have digestive problems, constipation, or a lactose intolerance.
Cats that eat lizards have bad breath.
Cats are prone to diseases like diabetes, which if untreated can also cause bad breath.
Start with another vet check, and if that comes back clear, then maybe add some green veges to the cats meal may help.Cat mint( also known as catnip ) is a natural minty smell and cats love to eat it. This may work as a natural mouth wash.
If all else fails, I have heard of some people brushing the cats teeth...just be careful if you try this, as cat bites are likely if the cat is not secured when you try this, and cat bites can cause a nasty infection.

Upset stomachs can cause bad breath and can be treated with a teaspoon of clear honey daily...the cat will love to lick it out of his bowl or of a spoon.

Good luck, Anny

Answer 3

My cat had and has the same problem - plaque and tartar. I had his teeth cleaned at the vet's and I was adviced to feed my cat a bit of dry kibble after his regular wet food. But more importantly, to BRUSH his teeth regularly with enzyme-based toothpaste. You can obtain this from the vet or from a pet store. I now brush my cats' teeth every night and the problem has since been under control.

Answer 4

We had a cat like that once, I do believe it was because she had ulcers in her mouth that made her breath stink so terribly and her tongue would stick out just a little too

Answer 5

you may have to brush her teeth often. maybe its like people too, they say if people have bad chronic breath, it can be stomach problems, something to mention... hope this helps