Cats have dental disease too.
According to Dr.
Arnold Plotnick of Manhattan, feline periodontal disease affect cats that are 5 years and older.
It leads to tooth loss, heart failure and sinus infections.
It is also known as the inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
This kind of disease weakens the teeth of the cat and it may lead to other more serious medical conditions.
There are signs and symptoms that may affect the cat's health.
These include the appearance of the teeth and gums.
There are yellow or brown spots on the teeth, reddened edges of the gum lines or receding gum lines.
It also includes mouth pain, difficulty in chewing food and blood-tinged drool, loss of appetite, pawing of the mouth area, facial swelling, and rubbing the face against floors, walls or furniture.
This condition occurs in more than 80% of cats starting at the age of 3.
The signs may be detected and it is done in a timely manner and it can be prevented.
There are two main causes of the disease.
First are the over-crowded teeth.
Secondly is based on the genes of the cat.
It may also be due to poor oral hygiene, tartar and plaque buildup.
When the teeth are crooked, this may lead to gum disease.
Some cats may be able to fight against gum disease while others experience it at the early age.
Cats that are pure breed are more prone to develop the disease.
Some pure breeds like Persians, Siamese and Himalayans suffer from this disease.
There are also types of gum disease.
It can take in different forms.
Gingivitis is the mildest.
In this condition, the gum tissue is swollen and infected.
It occurs when there are deposits of tartar near the gum line.
Harmful bacteria may attack the gum tissue causing inflammation.
It will lead to periodontal disease that will attack the alveolar bone and the ligaments and may cause the loss of teeth.
It may also be in the form of plasmactic lymphocytic stomatitis.
It occurs when the cat is allergic to the plaque deposits.
It will have inflamed gums.
To prevent your cat from the gum disease, you must take good care of it by giving it a regular dental care and maintenance.
There is special formulated toothpaste that is suited for your cat's teeth.
You may ask your veterinarian about it.
You can take it to the veterinarian to take dental exams to prevent any upcoming problems in dental area.
The doctor may recommend oral radiographies or x-rays to identify the disease if it is severe or not.
Often, that cat will be anesthetized.
The tooth debris with any infection will be removed.
According to Dr.
Arnold Plotnick of Manhattan, feline periodontal disease affect cats that are 5 years and older.
It leads to tooth loss, heart failure and sinus infections.
It is also known as the inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
This kind of disease weakens the teeth of the cat and it may lead to other more serious medical conditions.
There are signs and symptoms that may affect the cat's health.
These include the appearance of the teeth and gums.
There are yellow or brown spots on the teeth, reddened edges of the gum lines or receding gum lines.
It also includes mouth pain, difficulty in chewing food and blood-tinged drool, loss of appetite, pawing of the mouth area, facial swelling, and rubbing the face against floors, walls or furniture.
This condition occurs in more than 80% of cats starting at the age of 3.
The signs may be detected and it is done in a timely manner and it can be prevented.
There are two main causes of the disease.
First are the over-crowded teeth.
Secondly is based on the genes of the cat.
It may also be due to poor oral hygiene, tartar and plaque buildup.
When the teeth are crooked, this may lead to gum disease.
Some cats may be able to fight against gum disease while others experience it at the early age.
Cats that are pure breed are more prone to develop the disease.
Some pure breeds like Persians, Siamese and Himalayans suffer from this disease.
There are also types of gum disease.
It can take in different forms.
Gingivitis is the mildest.
In this condition, the gum tissue is swollen and infected.
It occurs when there are deposits of tartar near the gum line.
Harmful bacteria may attack the gum tissue causing inflammation.
It will lead to periodontal disease that will attack the alveolar bone and the ligaments and may cause the loss of teeth.
It may also be in the form of plasmactic lymphocytic stomatitis.
It occurs when the cat is allergic to the plaque deposits.
It will have inflamed gums.
To prevent your cat from the gum disease, you must take good care of it by giving it a regular dental care and maintenance.
There is special formulated toothpaste that is suited for your cat's teeth.
You may ask your veterinarian about it.
You can take it to the veterinarian to take dental exams to prevent any upcoming problems in dental area.
The doctor may recommend oral radiographies or x-rays to identify the disease if it is severe or not.
Often, that cat will be anesthetized.
The tooth debris with any infection will be removed.
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