I have a cat about a year old. I don't remeber my other cats doing this. But recently the 1 year old cat is nawing, and chewing on objects. Right now he is chewing on the corner of a coffee table. Is this normal? An how can I help my cat? Thanks.
2007-03-07 05:44:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I was just wondering. I never saw any of my cats do this. So it is normal. Because recently he has been chewing on anything. He is about a year old. He is neutered. When we got the cat we wern't sure of his age since he was outside. But has been a year. So just curious. Thanks for the info.
2007-03-07 06:04:57 · update #1
Sounds like he has a tooth problem take him to the vet and have them look at his teeth. Have you been taking care of his teeth?It isn't normal for a year old cat to teeth on the corner of your table.
2007-03-07 07:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually cats loose their baby teeth at 4-6 months old, so as you've had your cat for a year, he should have all his adult teeth by now.
You should take him to your vets for a dental check up as perhaps he has an infected tooth or a problem with his gums. At least if the vet can rule out a dental problem they should be able to diagnose if there is any other medical reason for him chewing your table.
2007-03-07 14:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by Michele the Louis Wain cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do teeth. All of the kittens I have had have done this. They always chewed on cardboard boxes when they were about to lose a tooth. I have found that it is normal.
2007-03-07 13:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat lost a tooth. You could feed it tinned food, but tinned food I find quite annoying to feed it and you'll never get them off it.
Try to get a cat food with dental protection if you can, to have a cat's teeth cleaned costs $200 NZ (about $110 American).
I hope your coffee table isn't too valuble! He/she/it should not be teething too long.
2007-03-09 03:01:43 · answer #4 · answered by SylverAce D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do teeth, but they do it earlier. Mine is right now and he is about 5 months old.
2007-03-07 13:52:31 · answer #5 · answered by ToSunnyMexico 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. they do teethe. have seen many cats' baby teeth. you may see it in their canines more. the adult teeth grow & push their milk teeth out, giving the cat the appearance of 1 - 4 extra fangs.
2007-03-07 14:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he might still be getting his teeth.i know they are born with them but not all of them.because at one he is still considered a kitten and they are untill he is two years old.i have many cats and a few of mine was like that and they were just teething.like a dog does.
2007-03-07 13:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by Gina O 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probably marking its scent if its a boy esspecially an un-neutered one.
However it my have i gum disease, take a look it should have pink gums.
2007-03-07 13:48:47 · answer #8 · answered by Topgear is my life! TG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat does that I think it is perfectly normal Hope you can find out if it is
2007-03-07 13:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by Bubblez 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he's bored..redirect him/her with some toys
2007-03-07 13:49:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋