What should I do if my cat has bad breath? How should I adjust it?
What should I do if my cat has bad breath? The pace of modern life is relatively fast. When humans do not brush their teeth, it may lead to the occurrence of bad breath. It turns out that not only humans have bad breath, but pet cats also have bad breath. There are many causes of bad breath. Here are some symptoms of bad breath in cats and how to deal with it!
First of all, if your cat does have bad breath, please check whether your cat has the following symptoms:
- Can cats rinse their mouth? If present, it may be due to oral cavity or gum disease, especially if the cat is in the process of replacing its teeth. If the discolored old teeth (not white) do not fall out automatically, it will also cause bad breath. If necessary, ask the doctor to remove the old tooth.
- Are cats’ teeth dirty? If so, the cause is tartar.
- Oral ulcer: It may be a feeling in the mouth.
- Can cats vomit? It's probably a stomach bug.
- Cat ringworm: probably a vitamin deficiency.
In other words, the following reasons can cause bad breath: oral cavity, tooth decay, ulcers, indigestion, and vitamin B deficiency.
Two ways to treat a cat’s bad breath: Find the right time to take the cat to the correct doctor, confirm the diagnosis and treatment results, learn about the cat’s health from the doctor, and follow the doctor’s treatment requirements.
- Regarding tooth decay: Frequent feeding of soft food and canned food to cats can lead to tooth decay, which will lead to tartar around the cat’s teeth. Tartar can lead to gingivitis. Periodontal disease is caused when bacteria join the tooth sockets. The end result is tooth loosening and tooth necrosis. At this point, the tooth must be extracted (we found that the way human teeth are produced does not distinguish).
- If your cat is young, you might as well try to help it develop the good habit of brushing its teeth. Find a helper and gently lift the cat's upper lip with your index finger and thumb (the helper's palm is on the cat's head. It is appropriate to pay attention. Naturally, he needs to hold a cat in his other hand.) Put your index finger into the cat's lower incisor and gently press it. Use a child's toothbrush soaked in salt water to clean your cat once a week.
- Regarding indigestion: If your cat has slight indigestion, you may want to eat a small amount and feed it some fresh and high-quality cat food. Taking some antacids may be effective (of course, seek your doctor's approval after treatment).
- Regarding vitamin B deficiencies: There are many typical B vitamins, which are very necessary for cats.
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Too much processed food can lead to vitamin B1 deficiency, which can lead to convulsions and strokes. Excessive food processing can damage vitamin B6, leading to weight loss and anemia.
In daily life, keeping your pet cat clean and hygienic is also a way to prevent bad breath and diseases!</p> </p>