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What Can Cause Gingivitis and Other Dental Diseases in Cats?


Did you know that cats, like people, can develop dental and gum disease? This is often a result of not brushing the teeth enough which in turn allows food to build up and eventually become tartar and plaque buildup. Other causes of gingivitis include old age, crooked teeth, crowded teeth, soft food, breathing through the mouth, bad chewing habits, uremia and diabetes, autoimmune diseases, FeLV (Feline Leukemia), and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). Some of these causes are preventable while others may be inevitable. Either way, having your vet check your cat’s teeth and gums regularly can help you catch symptoms early and provide treatment much sooner. Treatment may include a professional cleaning where the cat is sedated in the vet scrapes the teeth clean. Infected teeth may also be removed at this time. Follow up includes brushing your cat’s teeth or at least wiping down your cat’s teeth at home. Visit your vets Webster, NY for more details.

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