Pet Caring Tips

Cat Dental Care

Your cat is as prone to dental problems with advancing age as any human being. Dental problems are hard to spot in the initial stages. Unlike other health problems which take on physical manifestations, dental problems are not seen but are equally uncomfortable and painful for your cat.

There are a couple of ways in which you can prevent dental problems and the other more serious disorders caused due to periodontal diseases. Dental problems are caused due to the accumulation of plaque and tartar. This in turn pushes particles of food below the gum line and becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Dental problems usually start with bad breath in your pets. Upon closer scrutiny you will see that your pet’s teeth are very yellow with visible plaque deposits or in worst cases even black. If left untreated, this can lead to inflammation and bleeding of the infected gums. This condition is needless to say very painful for your cat.

A good way to prevent these problems are to take your cat to a vet for an annual checkup even if its healthy. Your cat will need annual vaccinations this is a good time to also get other health issues checked. Food supplement which prevent the build up of plaque and tartar are now available in most pet shops consult your vet about using these.

Dental problems in cats should be treated at the earliest. If left unchecked they can cause severe health problems such as Feline Odontoclastic Oral Resorption Lesions (FORL), other periodontal problems, malocclusion and in worst cases feline stomatitis. Most of these disorders can be treated easily if detected in time.

If your cat has been suffering from dental problems for some time it may be necessary to administer anti biotics with dental cleaning, or you may have to go for tooth extraction. Let your vet decide the best course of treatment.

But remember to never dismiss dental problems as they may cause a serious and distressing health condition called feline stomatitis. This condition is caused due to an allergic reaction to the plaque or tartar and will result in the development of painful and inflamed ulcers in your cat’s throat. You cat may even stop eating if afflicted by feline stomatitis. So it’s always important to take your cat for regular health check ups to prevent such eventualities.

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