Dental diseases and dental illnesses in cats often progress gradually. It is not uncommon for dental problems in cats to be diagnosed during another examination. In particular, gingivitis in the back of the cat's mouth is not uncommon. They usually only cause problems when the inflammation has progressed significantly. Cats tend to be reticent when it comes to expressing pain. Since the symptoms in the oral cavity are often very subtle and unspecific, bad breath, drooling, refusal to eat or very severe pain only occur in the advanced stages. In today's blog post, we will explain how you can recognize dental illnesses in your cat at an early stage.
dental diseases of adult cats
Tooth fractures that can occur as a result of trauma are characterized by a broken tooth. This often affects the exposed canines. If the tooth root cavity (pulp) is open, this can lead to bacterial colonization. The result: severe inflammation that can extend into the jawbone. Swelling of the cheek is not uncommon in advanced tooth fractures. Purulent fluid can sometimes drain outwards.
Periodontal diseases are one of the most common problems in adult cats. Bacterial plaque leads to gingivitis . This can be so severe that it leads to gum recession . Pocket formation , bone loss and tooth loss are often due to periodontal diseases.
Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL) are changes in cats that cause tooth decay . Often, several teeth are affected. This dental disease can also occur without inflammatory changes . It is referred to as a disease of old age. The cause has not yet been conclusively determined.
Stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa . Redness , swelling and pain of the gums , lips, tongue and throat mucosa can lead to complete refusal to eat. This type of inflammation can have many causes .
Like FORL, oral cavity tumors are a disease of old age. They often occur in older adult cats . Unfortunately, most of them are malignant. However, benign tumors and purely inflammatory processes look similar , but have significantly better chances of recovery.
Fractures of the jawbone are also not uncommon in adult cats. Temporomandibular joints that are dislodged from their sockets as a result of a fall also occur more frequently in older cats than in young cats.
Prophylaxis: Prevention instead of aftercare
As with dogs, proper dental care also helps cats. With the right hygiene measures, oral cavity diseases can be prevented. If problems exist, their progression can be largely halted. Daily brushing with our emmi®-pet ultrasonic toothbrush removes bacterial plaque. Thorough dental hygiene for your cat prevents the conversion of bacterial degradation products and their conversion into tartar. Dental hygiene with our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush is the ideal prophylaxis.
You should slowly get your pet used to this active form of dental care . It is important that you also Have your pet checked regularly by a vet . During an annual health check, damage to the teeth can be detected and treated early .
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