a one year breath dont even smell this bad...but why the cat
2007-04-26 15:48:12 · 7 answers · asked by monica s 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
How old is your cat? If it is an older cat, it may have gingivitis. You might just need to get his/her teeth cleaned (and possibly some extractions).
2007-04-26 15:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by razz_n_lynn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your cat has smelly breath, there are various possible causes.
Teething: at about 6 months of age, cats will lose
their baby teeth and get permanent ones. If the gums are red and puffy and you can see the points of teeth breaking through here and there, the cat is just teething and the odor will subside as the teeth come in.
Gingivitus: if the gums appear red and puffy and you've ruled teething out, your cat may have a gum infection of some sort.
Take the cat to the vet.
Diet: certain foods, usually canned foods or prescription foods, can make your cat's breath smell. If possible, try
changing your cat's diet.
Abscessed tooth: may show no symptoms other than
smelly breath.
Drooling sometimes occurs in conjunction. The cat must be taken to the vet to have the abscess drained and possibly the teeth involved removed. If this is not done, the infection can easily spread to the sinuses and cause the face to swell, especially just under the eyes.
2007-04-26 16:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Kateykate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cats breath shouldn't smell bad, unless he has been eating something which produces an evil breath, or he has teeth or gum problem's. A few years back one of my cats developed foul breath, and we discovered that he had a bad tooth. Once we had the tooth removed and the others cleaned, he was fine, and his breath was back to normal. We now make sure our cats have dry as well as wet food, so that the tartar is removed.Take your cat to the vet, and have the situation looked into.
2007-04-26 20:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a few reasons. You should consult your vet.
1. The food the cat is eating.
2. Your particular cat has bad teeth. Just like in humans, cat's can be predisposed to dental problems, even with proper dental care. My female cat has horrible teeth. She's had 2 dental cleanings in 3 years, and will probably need them for the rest of her life periodically. I suspect this is why she was dumped at a shelter - her previous owners didn't want to pay for dental care.
3. She could have a tooth abscess, in which case it needs to be removed.
4. She could have an underlying health problem. Kidney related disorders, for example, will often cause a change in breath odor.
2007-04-26 16:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the cat needs a teeth cleaning. Dogs and cats get plaque, tartar, and gingivitis just like people do. Due to a variety of factors (genetics, type of food, etc) some pets may never need to have their teeth cleaned while others may need it as much as every 6 months. Has your vet checked the cats teeth? Did he/she say anything about needing a dental?
2007-04-26 16:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hadn't even noticed that, but you know cats have dirty mouths; cat bites tend to get infected, much more than dog bites.
2007-04-26 15:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ctas breath smell so bad because of what you feed 'em
2007-04-26 15:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋