Symptoms of early cat stomatitis
First , When a cat suffers from stomatitis, the most obvious manifestation is loss of appetite, and even the cat will refuse to eat; if the condition is serious, the cat’s oral mucosa will be red and swollen, especially the redness and swelling of the molar and premolar mucosa The degree is much higher than that of canines and incisors.
Secondly, when cats suffer from stomatitis, they will also have bad breath, which is manifested as unpleasant gas exhaled from the mouth and symptoms of drooling (salivation). At the same time, the hair on the cat’s mouth will clump together after drying and sticky saliva, and there will be white foam on the corners of its mouth.
Finally, if the cat’s stomatitis is serious, it will develop into vesicular stomatitis, which is manifested as: blisters of different sizes in the oral mucosa, and even erosion and necrosis of the oral mucosa. . Also, the cat’s voice becomes very hoarse.
How to prevent cat stomatitis?
Treatment: The main methods of cat stomatitis are medication and tooth extraction. Drug treatment is mainly based on chlorhexidine oral rinse, combined with antibiotics and hormone therapy, and the treatment should be staged according to the severity of stomatitis. Full mouth extraction is an effective treatment for most intractable stomatitis, but many people worry that cats cannot eat after tooth extraction. In fact, this has little effect, but can improve the quality of life of cats. Because home care is required after stomatitis treatment, tooth extraction is actually the best option when home care is not available.
Prevention: The owner regularly helps the cat to brush its teeth, and it is recommended to buy a special toothbrush and toothpaste for cats to brush its teeth. In this way, the oral hygiene of the cat can be well maintained, and the oral problems existing in the cat can be detected and treated in time. In addition, it is best for the owner to take the cat to the pet store or hospital for teeth cleaning every six months, and pay more attention to supplementing the cat with vitamins in daily life.
