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Have You Brushed Your Cat’s Teeth Lately?

January 29, 2020 by Patricia Dugan Leave a Comment

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Yay! Have you looked, maybe even smelled, inside your furbaby’s mouth recently?

Bad breath in felines is a common cat owner complaint. But unfortunately, bad breath may not be all that it is. This stinky symptom can be a sign that dental disease is forming in your kitty’s mouth. Good news though…with proper care, these diseases can be prevented.

According to VCA hospitals, “Periodontal disease in cats is one of the most common and serious cat health problems-affecting approximately 70% of cats by the time they are 3 years old.” Other common dental diseases affecting cats include tooth resorption, stomatitis, and gingivitis. Read here for further information, signs to look for, and how to prevent these diseases from happening.

Filed Under: Health, Our Favorites, Vet's Corner Tagged With: all cats connected, allcatsconnected, animal health, cat, cats, dental disease, feline, furbaby, kitten, kitty, national pet dental health month

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