Greencross Vets Keeping your cat’s teeth and gums healthy
Cats use their mouths to groom, hunt, eat, and play, so it’s little wonder that the most common problems we see in cats are dental-related.
Proper dental care for pets is critical to your pet’s overall health and well-being. Besides discomfort for your cat, dental disease can lead to bigger issues like tooth abscesses and even heart, liver, and kidney problems.
The good news is that, in most cases, dental disease is preventable with regular dental checks and appropriate ongoing dental care. Having a dental health check at your local veterinarian’s office will give you and your pet a good starting point.
During a dental check, we thoroughly examine your cat’s mouth, teeth, and gums to determine if there are any signs of gingivitis, plaque build-up, or infection. This check-up will also identify whether your cat requires a professional dental scale and polish or some at-home preventive measures to help maintain a healthy mouth.
Signs of dental disease include:
- Bad breath
- Discoloured teeth
- Loose teeth
- Reluctance to chew or eat
- Excessive drooling
- Blood-stained or inflamed gums
- Facial swelling
- Pawing at the mouth
This is a great time to discuss any other healthcare matters that are of concern, such as diet and nutrition, heartworm prevention, intestinal worming, flea and tick prevention, and skin care
To book your cat in for a dental health check, contact your local Greencross Vets team or book online today.
