My cat has bad breath,I brush his teeth on a regular basis.But it's still awful. Should I be worried?

Question

It does not seem to bother him. The vet says he see's some slight gingivitis but nothing to worry about.

Answer 1

try buying anti-tartar or anti bad breath cat food.

Answer 2

Maybe. Gingivitis is critical in cats. My cat has had gingivitis. But don't work yourself up. If your vet says don't worry, then, don't worry. Awful breath may not be anything more than a side effect of your kitty's gingivitis. I've taken 6 vet courses so TRUST ME!

Answer 3

I have a bigger cat with some gum problems and bad breath. I was brushing his teeth everyday for awhile and, while that helped a little, he didn't like it very much so it was hard to do. I found a spray at Petsmart that seems to work really well. It was right by the toothbrushes. It's suppossed to reduce plaque and tarter build up, help with bad breath, etc. It actually worked really well for my cat. His bad breath got MUCH better in just a couple of days!

Answer 4

Our cats have the same problem. We brush their teeth, but have you ever smelled their food? It's no wonder they have awful breath. LOL As long as your vet says no problem, I wouldn't worry about it. They do sell cat grass at pet smart. you grow it in a small container and the cats eat it. The theory is the chlorophyll in the grass helps clean their breath. I've used it with no real results, but the cats seem to enjoy it.

Answer 5

A lot of bad breath, human or animal, has to do with the food reactions in the stomach so if kittys teeth are okay it may have more to do with what he's eating. Try a different food or flavor their are also treats for cats and dogs that have mint and stuff in them to help with bad breath

Answer 6

that is a good element to get your cat used to doing (brushing their tooth) in the experience that they received't tolerate a tooth brush you may positioned some gauze on your finger, or use an previous washcloth. that is likewise good to have your cats tooth performed with the help of a vet at the same time as necessary. a useless ringer for some human beings , some cats develop tartar on their tooth and others do not. besides the indisputable fact that their tooth should be dealt with so as now to not have them develop different health complications.

Answer 7

If the vet has checked it out and it's fine, then don't worry about it. My cat had really bad breath...I'm talking breath that made flowers wilt...and it turned out she had a rotting tooth. The vet had to pull it and her breath has greatly improved.

Answer 8

The Science Diet oral care has a bigger kibble make you cat chew more. It's softer and wont shatter like normal kibble, thus scrapping away tarter.
On any oral care food make sure it VOCA
veternian health council accepted. Otherwise you have no proof it's an oral care food. It could be any food packaged to say it's dental care.

Answer 9

I thought I was the only one that brushed my cats teeth! I'm glad to hear that you do! Anyway, if you feed your kitty canned food, that could be what you smell. You know how nasty that can smell!! I feed my cats dry food because hard food helps scrapes the tartar off their teeth. Also, pet stores do sell breath mints for cats!

Answer 10

Have your cat checked out by a Vet. It could gave a gum infection. It could be having problems with it's digestive system. A check up here would be worth it.

Answer 11

It might be normal...you might be able to find cat food that helps with bad breath...you should ask an animal specialist (vet, zoologist) because they can give you a professional answer.