My cat has severely bad breath. What can I do to solve this problem?

Answer 1

First, try identifying the smell, if could be something like cleaning products or something hazardous. If you can identify it call the Veterinarian and ask them what you should do.

Second, try feeding your cat water maybe to wash it down. If you have a cat toothbrush, brush her teeth. Check to see if she has any gum infections or so.

Tertiary, follow the steps the Vet has suggested. If it's not a severe case, get some chewable dental treats that will freshen her breath and make her teeth more cleaner.

I'm sure it's nothing too bad.
Good Luck <3

Answer 2

Take the cat to the vet to get this sorted out.

Dental problems are common in cats and dogs, and they cause terrible bad breath. If your cat is over 8, it is even more likely the problem is dental.

Cats hide dental pain completely, for survival reasons. Your cat could have rotten teeth with holes in and he wouldn't show any sign of it, but the bad breath is a giveaway of course.

Home remedies will not solve dental problems this severe, but you can use them to prevent further problems after your cat has been sorted out by a vet. Most likely he will need a scale and polish, some extractions, and some antibiotics (bad breath is caused by infection)

Having rattled on about dentals, if your cat is very young it might be a viral problem - herpes and calici virus cause bad breath in young cats with no apparent problems.

Either way - a trip to the vets is very necessary!

Chalice

Answer 3

Halitosis, or bad breath, is an unpleasant odor coming from your cat's mouth. Usually halitosis had oral causes, although sometimes it can be caused by other disease processes.

There are several products on the market to help you deal with bad kitty breath including cat toothbrush and paste, cat treats that can help minimize tartar or freshen cat breath as welll as kitty breath drops.

It is first important to understand and treat any underlying diseases that may be causing the foul odor. These include:



Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)

Abscessed tooth or teeth

Bone or hair stuck in mouth

Oral ulceration

Foreign bodies in the mouth (such as plant material or grass awns)

Oral neoplasia (tumors of the mouth)

Lung diseases, such as lung cancer

Severe kidney disease

Periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue that surrounds the tooth)


Your cat need to go to the vets for a teeth cleaning. This is signs of bigger problems!

Answer 4

Usually a bad odor from a pets mouth means dirty teeth. If they are putting off a bad odor they should go to the vets to see if they need cleaned. Brushing now would keep them from getting worse but they really also need to be cleaned by the vet. The odor will be gone then. In the future to keep it from happening you can brush their teeth ( make sure you use animal toothpaste not toothpaste for humans) at the very least twice a week. You only have to do the fronts so that helps. you can even buy teeth wipes to make it even easier.Bad teeth if not treated can cause all kinds of health issues down the road for your pet, so do have it checked.
Hope all is well soon!

Answer 5

Its difficult to do, but you can try brushing the cats teeth. Also, if there is any kind of tooth decay or infection, there will be bad breath. A veterinarian can check the cats mouth for you just to make sure there isn't anything physically wrong.

Answer 6

There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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Answer 7

First stop is the vet to check for dental problems and gum disease. That is the most likely cause. A cleaning and possibly some dental work is needed.

Feeding dry food leads to better breath and fewer dental problems.

Answer 8

If there is nothing physically wrong with the cat, some pet stores sell kitty breath mints. I bought them for my cat, just because I thought she might like them as a treat. But she didn't like them. My dog did though. Good luck!

Answer 9

TO THE VET! Your cat may be in pain from her teeth. Can you give the exact month and year of her last teeth cleaning? If you can't, then she needs to go to the vet! A thorough teeth cleaning (under anesthesia) will reveal whether or not she has any broken teeth, exposed roots, abcesses or cavities.

Answer 10

I've been wondering the same thing. I was gonna get some disposable toothbrushes for me cats then put alittle Listerine in their waster dish. Guess that's not the best idea...