I noticed yesterday that a few of my cat's teeth have what looks like bloodstains on them. If her gums have been bleeding, is this likely to be an infection? Or what else could it be? And what causes it?
2006-12-30 06:28:00 · 9 answers · asked by martina_ie 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
My cat has had severe gingivitus since she was a kitten - the vet can't seem to get it cleared up. And occasionally the gums bleed after she eats dry food. But most likely you are seeing a tartar buildup if the teeth look like they have reddish or brownish streaks down the teeth. Tartar control treats of dry food can help with this, but best bet is to visit your vet and let him or her have a look. Better to play it safe with your cat's health.
2006-12-30 07:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like if it happens to human teeth. Infection or something wrong with the gum. The vet would be able to tell you more. or she could have been eating something too hard for her teeth so it gives too much pressure for the gum and therefore it bleeds.
Check what she eats and call the vet, whatever it is, you can't deal with it alone.
2006-12-30 06:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gingivitus is common in older cats and this inflammation of the gums causes them to bleed. Your cat needs a dental cleaning to clear this up.
2006-12-30 06:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by lotsaanswers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she finding it hard to eat? because my cat has had this before n she could hardly eat cos she was in pain, i don't know what causes it but take her to the vets it be for the best
2006-12-30 06:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by sparkle_fairy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she might need her teeth cleaned.. that's all.
maybe did a little hunting but that's what cats do and that's most likely not it.
take her to your vet so you can get better answers.
2006-12-30 06:32:09 · answer #5 · answered by ѕαяαн 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are most active at night, so it probably killed something you didn't know about, because you were sleeping.
2006-12-30 06:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by JoeIQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's a vampire?
Does she go out? She could have killed some small creature and not cleaned her teeth?
2006-12-30 06:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by Kitten 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i don't think it can be she's coughing up blood but if I
were you i would check a vet and get better answers
2006-12-30 06:55:42 · answer #8 · answered by doglover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably from rats and mice
2006-12-30 06:30:12 · answer #9 · answered by shonkamur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋