1. Reasons for cats getting gingivitis
Inflammation of the cat’s gums, in addition to the bacterial infection of the oral cavity, may also be caused by the following reasons: 1. The cat lacks vitamins. Cats lack of vitamins, especially vitamin B group, are prone to gingival inflammation. At the same time, cat gingival inflammation may also be a complication caused by feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus and other diseases. Also, if the cat has chronic renal dysfunction, such as diabetes or kidney disease, it may also cause the cat to develop gingivitis symptoms. In addition, cats with hypothyroidism or other conditions related to thyroid function are also prone to gingivitis symptoms. Therefore, when the cat’s gingivitis symptoms are serious, the pet owner should pay attention to observe whether the cat has other serious diseases.
2. Symptoms of gingivitis in cats
When cats have gingivitis, cats usually Symptoms include red and swollen gums, heavy oral odor, cloudy saliva, difficulty chewing, and decreased appetite. Some cats also show symptoms of fever and weight loss. And in this case, cats generally prefer to eat softer foods and refuse to eat hard foods. If your cat’s teeth or gums are sore, the cat is likely to not eat and refuse to eat.
Three, how to treat cat gingivitis disease
The cat has gingival inflammation, it is recommended that the pet owner usually Pay attention to gargling the cat’s mouth, apply some tooth gel to the cat after each mouthwash, or spray a small amount, and strictly maintain the cat’s oral hygiene. If feline gingivitis is caused by infection with calicivirus, it is necessary to use hormonal drugs for cats, and at the same time use interferon anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment.
Reminder: For some oral inflammations in cats, if the symptoms are not particularly serious, it is generally acceptable to give cats oral anti-inflammatory drugs and oral anti-inflammatory sprays. Cats usually recover in about a week with medication.
