My
cat's breath has never been sweat but over the last
few months it has become quite horrible. I want to
know what might be causing this and how to fix it -
thanks. (April Morrison, Mississippi)
There
is a multitude of possible causes for bad breath in
cats, with many reasons being the same as in humans.
Primary causes are infections of teeth or the gums,
a foreign body stuck in the mouth, and ulceration of
the mouth. However, there are also more severe
causes such as lung diseases and kidney disease.
It is therefore important that you visit your vet
with your cat, not least to rule out the more
serious conditions. When you visit your vet, he will
also want to know if any other symptoms have been
reported, such as oral discharge, change in feeding
or behavior or perhaps any other sensory changes. If
it turns out that there is no detectable cause of
your cat's breath, you can consider changing his
diet or using a feline finger toothbrush to freshen
his mouth every day or every other day.
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My
cat's breath has never been sweat but over the last
few months it has become quite horrible. I want to
know what might be causing this and how to fix it -
thanks. (April Morrison, Mississippi)
There
is a multitude of possible causes for bad breath in
cats, with many reasons being the same as in humans.
Primary causes are infections of teeth or the gums,
a foreign body stuck in the mouth, and ulceration of
the mouth. However, there are also more severe
causes such as lung diseases and kidney disease.
