cats gum disease
2007-01-06 06:06:11 · 22 answers · asked by angela r 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes it can be, Dental disease can lead to heart problems so please get your pet to the vet!!
2007-01-06 06:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by manetna2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stray cats and shelter cats often have the Calici virus, which is similar to a bad cold in a human. It is pretty much a snotty nose, watery or pus like drainage from eyes with congesition. It is in the herpes family but not contagious to humans, so when they have this "cold", it can lead to gum disease, take kitty to vet to be sure. Sometimes they must yank teeth. Now this is contagious to other cats and once a cat has this, he/she has it for life and is a carrier. They can have "flare ups" from time to time especially is stressed out.
2016-05-22 23:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you cat can loose its teeth then can't eat. Take to vet first and do what is recommended. Put cat on dry food only. On more can food. Brush your cats teeth with a baby tooth brush without toothpaste. There are some toothpaste made for animals only. Do not use human toothpaste is is harmful.
2007-01-06 06:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by God sent Cathy 57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat might have a gum diesease or a bad tooth so get him to the vet ASAP beacuse i have had a pet who has died of a gum diesease beacuse he couldn't eat so plzzzz get your cat to the vet!!! Good Luck!
2007-01-06 06:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be. Inflammation of the gums, particularly, can be a sign of dental infection--and that can lead to serious problems--and even be fatal.
The good news is that prompt treatment can solve the problem--but you need to take your cat to the veternarian--in a day or two--but don't put it off longer.
2007-01-06 06:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes that can be seriouse , if i where you id take that cat to the vet , or call a local vet on the phone and ask some questions . cats are like humans in some ways , thier teeth can rot to !
2007-01-06 06:08:32 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is serious have a vet check her right away she must be in pain. Until you get her to a vet give her wet food only and lots of fluid. She may need to have her teeth cleaned, I know it sounds goofy, but they get mouth infections just like us. Good luck
2007-01-06 06:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Pearl N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if it's serious but probably advisable to take your cat to the vets. Has your cat been chewing on something unusual?
2007-01-06 06:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it,s gum diseaus brush it teath on it,s gums and ask to get a medicashion for your cat or ask a vet.
2007-01-06 06:11:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be. Our cat died of SCC cancer of the mouth and had a tumour come up in the side of his mouth. He had trouble eating and drinking- so any problems associated with mouths should be checked out. SCC in cats and mouths is very common so please err on the side of caution.
2007-01-06 20:59:21 · answer #10 · answered by gsladenyc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe take ur cat to the vet it could be vary serious. maybe a parasitic worm infection be careful and take ur cat to the vet. good luck
2007-01-06 06:07:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋