Your Cat has bad breath ? Bad breath in cats can have many causes. In most cases, Problems with the gums or teeth are the reason In addition to dental problems, however, metabolic or organ diseases be the cause of the strong smell coming from your cat's mouth. In today's blog post, we explain why your cat has bad breath and how you can prevent dental problems.
Finding the cause of bad breath in cats
Does your Cat smells bad shortly after eating You don't need to worry. Due to wet food, this is a completely normal situation. Within an hour, the Smell will return to normal . Things are a little different if your Cat's mouth constantly smells penetratingly . In this case, you should definitely get to the bottom of the cause. Here we recommend the Examination by a veterinarian .
The most common causes of strong mouth odor in cats to count Dental problems or problems with the gums . Tartar is often the cause. It appears as brown-yellow deposits on the gum line or the tooth surface. Stubborn plaque can cause massive health problems and discomfort for your cat lead.
The combination of food residues that can collect in the gaps between teeth, saliva and harmful bacteria promotes Formation of dental plaque . This dental plaque, which is also called plaque, is still quite soft in the early stages.
Saliva ensures that the initially soft Deposits gradually solidify and harden . Hardened deposits are called tartar. And this almost always leads to painful gum inflammation, which can subsequently damage your cat's teeth.
In addition to tartar, Injuries to the gums or inflammation of the periodontium can lead to bad breath . Infections caused by bacteria and viruses as well as tumors in the oral cavity can also be responsible for the bad smell from your cat's mouth In rare cases, bad breath in cats can also be a symptom of an organ disease such as kidney failure.
Avoid bad breath – prevent dental diseases
If you Bad breath in your cat and prevent dental diseases, then you should make sure that no tartar forms on your cat's teeth . Existing tartar should be removed regularly or have it removed. Since professional tartar treatment at your dentist often involves anesthesia, we recommend regular tooth cleaning from an early age with our emmi®-pet ultrasonic toothbrush for cats .
Clearly visible are inflammation of the gums also through a slight redness at the edge . It is not uncommon for the gums in this area to be swollen. Bleeding gums also indicate gingivitis. Serious gingivitis can also be treated with regular dental care and oral hygiene with our emmi®-pet ultrasonic toothbrush for cats avoid.
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