We adopted a cat today from the SPCA...?

Question

We don't know how old he is, as he does not have any of his teeth. I've never heard of a cat getting all of his teeth removed at once, so why would someone possibly do this to him?

He's also declawed and neutered. Is it possible someone had all of his teeth removed so that he couldn't bite them? He's the sweetest and friendliest cat I've ever met - been home for an hour, and already curled up in bed with us.

Answer 1

More likely, someone didn't take care of him, so when he arrived at the rescue, he had to have his teeth pulled out. Good luck, I am not sure what special things you need to do for a toothless cat, but I would call your vet and ask some questions... Good luck!

Answer 2

Congratulations! You have obviously gotten a really sweet guy.
Some cats do have serious gum disease and it is best to remove all the teeth. Cats can easily eat canned food and that's probably better for a male cat anyway.

Natural Balance has a nice line of canned foods and I can get it at my local pet discount store. Wellness has a good line of canned food too. Both those foods use high quality meat and don't put a lot of unnecessary vegetables in their food. When I feed my cats Lick My Chops or Felidae canned food they eat the meat and leave the carrots, potatoes, etc. They are also good foods.

Answer 3

I doubt if all his teeth were removed to prevent biting. I can't imagine a veterinarian doing this.

It's possible that your cat lost all of his teeth through some kind of gum disease that wasn't treated. Cats and dogs can get gingivitis and other gum diseases. Some can get very sick by it. Just about everything that causes humans to lose teeth can cause an animal to lose teeth also. Poor nutrition, disease . . . etc. Then a vet may remove teeth for the health and welfare of the pet.

Answer 4

They could have had them removed but it's more likely that the cat had developed an infection or gum disease that led to his having to have the teeth removed. Congratulations on saving a loving, beautiful cat!!! You are giving an animal another chance at a good life and loving home, that's awesome!

Answer 5

Good for you!!
I've never heard of a vet pulling teeth to keep them from biting (although I know one who did file down the canine teeth on an aggressive cat under anesthesia). Some cats like people are predisposed to gum disease, it could be this or result of bad nutrition when he was young. Just feed a high quality canned food and enjoy your new friend.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

My guy has lost teeth from an infection (he's 17, pretty common).
He's a happy guy, happier now actually, because he loves his canned food and only used to a get a little as a treat at night.

Answer 8

Most likely it was gingivities (sp?) or a gum disease. He'll have to eat wet food and dry food in the fod of kitty shakes. And he'll have to be an indoor guy too. Congrats on your new member. May there be lots of love and happiness.

Answer 9

well have you asked about prevoius medical records or thought about what the previous owners did to the cat. maybe the owner abused the cat and it bit him and had the teeth removed

Answer 10

It could be that they had to be removed due to an infection, when the cat was younger .