Cats / Dogs

[Redagger029]

A few days ago, I read that if your cat or dog has bad breath or rubs his mouth with his paw, he could have dental problems. The next day I took my cat to the vet. The vet showed me some of the cats teeth that had to be pulled and a serious gum problem. Now, the cat is healing after spending a few hours at the vet.


The vet said that many pet owners have no idea that their pet is suffering because the owner does not know what the signs are. This post did its job if just one owner recognizes the problem and takes corrective action.

 

[Betallsports]

Take my cats to the vet every 15 months, full check up, including teeth

 

[Redagger029]

Excellent ideal.

 

[MattyMatt]

I run a cat rescue. I basically am the vet, except for major emergencies.

With that said, I have to take 2 cats this week to the vet to get Health Certs to be adopted out of state, and I'm having to take one of my personal cats with me for the bad breathe deal, and she is also scabbing up outside of her mouth. I'm thinking tooth extraction is also coming up. Cats do a great job of hiding the pain, so most of the time you can't tell how serious the problem is based on that.

 

[Redagger029]

I run a cat rescue. I basically am the vet, except for major emergencies.

With that said, I have to take 2 cats this week to the vet to get Health Certs to be adopted out of state, and I'm having to take one of my personal cats with me for the bad breathe deal, and she is also scabbing up outside of her mouth. I'm thinking tooth extraction is also coming up. Cats do a great job of hiding the pain, so most of the time you can't tell how serious the problem is based on that.

You may not be able to tell how serious a problem is with an animal. But if you take the time to watch a pet, they will try to show you there may be a problem. It's the only way they can communicate their dilemma.

 

[HarryCaray]

So what are the signs? I have a dog with bad breath...

 

[shdw01]

By the info from this thread, MikeB is gonna have to get dentures after he visits the vet.

 

[MattyMatt]

You may not be able to tell how serious a problem is with an animal. But if you take the time to watch a pet, they will try to show you there may be a problem. It's the only way they can communicate their dilemma.

Nah dude, I just neglect my animals. I know absolutely nothing about animal behaviors.

 

[MattyMatt]

So what are the signs? I have a dog with bad breath...

Bad breathe can be normal too, so can the gums turning a little black or pale.

 

[Redagger029]

Nah dude, I just neglect my animals. I know absolutely nothing about animal behaviors.

That's your business. What ever.

 

[Redagger029]

So what are the signs? I have a dog with bad breath...

If he is eating normally he might be fine. You just don't know unless you take the dog to the vet. My cat had teeth and gum problems. Your dog might be health. You will only know for sure by taking him to the vet.

 

[Redagger029]

by the info from this thread, mikeb is gonna have to get dentures after he visits the vet.

lol

 

[bukis1]

I know also if an older cat gets bad breath it can also be a sign of a kidney problem. Our 18 yr old cat died a week ago today. We new it was coming but it is never easy to say goodbye. Our dog now gets some extra love now but we miss our lap cat.

 

[Redagger029]

I know also if an older cat gets bad breath it can also be a sign of a kidney problem. Our 18 yr old cat died a week ago today. We new it was coming but it is never easy to say goodbye. Our dog now gets some extra love now but we miss our lap cat.

You have my deepest sympathizes. The loss of a pet of 18 years leaves a hole in ones heart that never completely heals.

 

[bukis1]

Thanks dagger.

 

[MikeB]

Take my cats to the vet every 15 months, full check up, including teeth

How do you get your cat to wear that hat?

 

[Albatross]

Never seen a dog with clean breath.

 

[Redagger029]

Never seen a dog with clean breath.

No, not too many dogs use breath spray. However sometimes the animal develops a sudden distinctive rotting odor in its mouth. This rotting odor could be a warning sign.