Kitten teeth, like humans, are also divided into deciduous teeth and permanent teeth. Generally, cats develop 2-3 weeks after birth. Teeth will begin to grow, and by the time they are one month old, all of the teeth will be fully aligned.
Because the cat’s life span is relatively short, the growth and development rate is relatively fast. Generally, around the age of 5 months, the cat will begin to change its teeth. During the period when the deciduous teeth fall out and the permanent teeth grow, the cat’s oral cavity will begin to change. There are obvious symptoms of red and swollen gums, and some cats may have a small amount of gum bleeding, which is normal.
What should I do if my cat bleeds from changing teeth?
1. The deciduous teeth that fall out normally do not generally cause bleeding gums. When changing teeth, bleeding gums are generally caused by the cat chewing hard food after the teeth are loosened, causing the teeth to be knocked off and torn apart. to the gum tissue, causing bleeding. Therefore, when cats change their teeth, pet owners can make some improvements in their diet and provide cats with some soft, easy-to-chew food. For example, soften the cat food before feeding it, feed some canned staple food, or use fish soup and fish to make rice for the cat to eat.
2. During tooth replacement, cats will find something to grind their teeth because of itchy gums and pain. Pet owners need to avoid cats from biting too hard objects, which may cause bleeding gums or lead to crooked permanent teeth. You can prepare some chews for cats, and it is recommended that cats develop the habit of brushing their teeth from this stage.
In addition, pet owners need to pay attention to the fact that if the cat’s gums are still red, swollen and bleeding after the tooth replacement period is over, it is likely to be caused by oral diseases such as stomatitis and gingivitis, and it is usually accompanied by bad breath. , drooling and other symptoms, it is recommended to use Lekouning oral spray to sterilize the cat, and then take metronidazole tablets to reduce inflammation. If the symptoms are serious, take the cat directly to the pet hospital for examination and treatment.
