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She doesn’t let take her in the arms and often even touch her , so, we cannot clean her teeth.
Our adopted 5-years old cat drools a lot, like a dog, and has a very bad breath. What to do?
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she may need to have her teeth cleaned or removed by the vet
Bad breath & drooling means there is something going on inside her mouth, and one way or another, you need to get her to the vet clinic to figure out WHAT.
It sounds like she needs a professional dental cleaning by a vet. She may have a gum infection or an abscessed tooth. Please have her examined by a vet as soon as possible. Dental infections can be very serious, and could cause her to stop eating.
Lure her into a carrier and take her to the vet. The vet can sedate her and FIX whatever is wrong in her mouth……and there IS something WRONG in her mouth!
Good luck……..
This cat needs to have a vet check her mouth. It is possible she has a broken tooth, bad dental disease, or some other problem with her mouth. The bad breath and drooling tell me there is something going on in the mouth. Until you get that taken care of, she WON’T let you clean the teeth.
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The stuff I have written below is to not to sound like a bitch.
Bitch=babe in total control herself. Or to read U the rite act either not is not the purpose of my writing to you at all!!
I love cats perhaps a bit too much here.
Also what is your cats name?
Have U taken your cat to the vet? How long have U had your cat?Did she have the bad breath & drooling prior to your adoption?
When you write she doesn’t let me take her in the arms and often even touch her,was she always like that? or is that something new?
We have a eight year old cat that we had gotten at a garage sale for free she is beautiful.She doesn’t want to be held or touched very often either I believe she was harmed by the previous owners. Her name is Oreo we got her for free with everything. All cat stuff and medical care had been done for her.
Oreo is very good with the veterinarian. That would be my first suggestion for your cat is a trip to the vet.
They are able to care for her teeth by cleaning them. My cat Sandy is due to have his teeth cleaned it will cost about $80 to clean his teeth. He will put out to have it done.
Also have you been trained by the vet on how to clean your cat’s teeth?
If not let them show you before you do this.
Our cat’s also eat greenies a cat treat that is good for their teeth too. Our vet sells it right there.
or something else I had found here:
Q.
My senior cat has been drooling. Could it be a bad tooth?
From Janet T , DVM,
For a cat still active for his age but showing signs of drooling and sporting an unkempt hair coat, a thorough oral exam is necessary. While diseased gums and or teeth are always a possibility, other conditions must be ruled out as well. Learn more in this FAQ.
A.
Most people think only dogs drool, but cats can too. The most benign reason would be that some cats drool when they are happy, relaxed and purring. There shouldn’t be any unpleasant odor and they should still be grooming as they normally would. A cat that has suddenly started drooling could be a sign of a toxin or irritant ingestion, or perhaps an injury, such as biting into an electrical cord.
For a cat that has gradually stopped good grooming habits or has a poor hair coat, one possible explanation is if the cat is overweight — they simply can’t reach everywhere like they used to. Poor nutrition and some hormonal or metabolic diseases can also cause poor condition of the skin and haircoat.
For a cat that has shown gradual changes in grooming habits paired with a malodorous drool, your veterinarian will want do do a complete oral examination to look for potential causes.
***or this site:
Q: My cat has bad breath! Should I brush her teeth?
A: One of the first signs of peridontal disease is “cat breath.” A clean mouth shouldn’t stink. Cats are prone to periodontal disease. Beginning a maintenance program early may prevent problems later in life. Research indicates that regular dental care may actually prolong your pet’s life. Left unchecked, bacteria from the mouth can course through the cat’s bloodstream, perhaps eventually affecting its heart or kidney.
To learn more about dental care for cats, click here to read Cats Have Teeth Too! Note: requires Adobe Acrobat Reader Get Acrobat Reader
Take her to the Vet for a dental check up & cleaning. She may have a bad tooth or something. You must get it taken care of. If there is infection it could spread.
Place the cat on the bathroom floor, grap it firmly by the neck, submerge it’s head in the toilet bowl…… hold for 3 to 4 minutes, vola bad breath gone!!