A healthy cat, like a human, will have a little food taste in its mouth after a meal. If you occasionally smell cat bad breath, it’s not a big problem. If the bad breath persists, the owner should pay attention!
Why do cats have bad breath? There may be several reasons:
1 、Tooth cleaning problems
This is the most common cause of bad breath in cats. After the cat eats, the residue left in the gap between the teeth and the accumulation of tartar will cause the cat to have bad breath. It can also lead to periodontitis, gingivitis, and even calculus in cats.
Notes: It is really important to brush your cat’s teeth every day. If your cat has dental calculus, take your cat to have their teeth cleaned in time. Don’t wait until the cat’s teeth start to stink and fall out before you start paying attention.
2. Diet and Digestion Problems
If there is a problem with the digestive system, the cat will experience symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. However, if the cat has indigestion or does not adapt to the new cat food, it will also have bad breath problems, which usually do not have obvious symptoms.
Notes: If the owner finds that the cat’s mouth is normal and clean, but the cat has bad breath, it is necessary to observe whether the cat has indigestion or food problems. Daily care should be taken not to feed too much miscellaneous food to cats, eat less and more meals, and focus on light and easily digestible food.
3. Oral ulcers in cats
Cats also have oral ulcers, and cats have oral injuries In the case of bacterial infection, swelling and ulcers may appear in the mouth, tongue, and gums. If the owner finds that the cat has bad breath, he can open the cat’s mouth to see if there are oral ulcers.
Notes: If the cat is found to have the above symptoms, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to use Lekouning to sterilize and inhibit bacteria in the cat’s mouth in time, and immediately take the cat to the pet hospital for inspection and treatment to avoid delaying the disease!
4. Kidney problems
Adult or old-age cats have a relatively high probability of kidney disease. If the cat’s kidney function has problems, it means that the cat cannot detoxify through urine, which will cause the accumulation of toxins in the body and cause the cat to have bad breath. In general, kidney disease, including mouth ulcers, can be managed with the right treatment.
Notes: If your cat’s kidney disease has developed to an advanced stage, the odor exhaled from the mouth may become sour.
5. Diabetes
If the cat has diabetes, it may also cause bad breath . This kind of bad breath is easier to identify, because the smell will be more special.
Diabetes in cats is caused by insufficient insulin secretion. With the development of the disease, the weight will gradually decrease, and at the same time, there will be thirst and more urine, which is the symptoms of “ketosis” in cats. Cats with diabetes will have a rotten fragrance in their mouths, similar to the taste of pears!
