If it even bothers them I'm not sure. But my kitten makes us rub his face along his jaw line and sometimes even rubs so we are rubbing his actual gums inside his mouth. He even gnaws sometimes. The vet said last week his big side teeth were coming in at that point and that his front teeth are pretty much all adult ones now. Anyone know?
2006-11-14 05:01:44 · 9 answers · asked by cream 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It probably is similar to what humans feel, though cats can't tell us so we don't know for sure. Your cat may just like to have his mouth/gums rubbed, though--that could be part of his personality. If he will let you, look in his mouth to make sure the new teeth seem to be coming in straight and that his gums aren't bleeding--it's possible there could be something going on that's causing him more discomfort than normal. He should have all of his adult teeth by the time he's six months old (the canines come in at 6 months of age, and sometimes you'll spot him with "double fangs" before the baby teeth fall out--which they usually swallow).
2006-11-14 05:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by adrienna1026 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know whether it is painful for them or not, but I do know that both kittens and puppies like to chew on things when they are teething. I suggest getting your kitten some toys that are acceptable for him to chew on. It sounds weird but most cats I know do like to have their gums rubbed or massaged. I have no clue why, but it is soothing to them... they purr like crazy!
2006-11-14 13:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by Kel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't be sure, but kitten's teeth react like children's, so probably.
Oh! And when he rubs his jaw on your hand, then he is leaving his scent, especially if it follows his lip line, put your knuckle out, they love it!
2006-11-14 13:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by thisxlifexisntxrealx2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teething is a part of growth and with growth is some discomfort, but not the same as we experience
2006-11-14 13:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by Darrell King 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when my kitten got teeth, she just ran around the house for hours until it stopped hurting her then she fell asleep the rest of the night
2006-11-14 13:08:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah I think it does, my kitty seemed to hurt some and he was chewing on the strangest things , It didn't seem to last very long thank goodness. just keep doing what you are doing and if you can find something small and kinda stiff that he will chew on it may help.
2006-11-14 13:25:35 · answer #6 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the discomfort is the same as in a human baby, no one can really know. But it does cause discomfort.
2006-11-14 13:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they do!! animals are very good at hiding pain, exspecilly cats!! the don't wine and complain like we do!!! you are doing a good job on helping him feel better!!!:)
2006-11-14 13:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well....sharp bits of bone piercing soft flesh.....hmmm...sounds painful to me
2006-11-14 13:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋