Elizabeth L asked:
I just adopted my sister in laws kitten and i’ve noticed that when she tries to lick me her breath is really bad. she’s only 6 1/2 months. Is there anything I can do or could this be an indicator of a bigger problem
what can I do about my kittens bad breath?
Go get her teeth cleaned at the vet,
Or buy some kitty toothpaste
Can you believe that they actually make a cat toothpaste? Yup. you can buy a small toothbrush and use it on your kitten. If the kitten is not use to it you can let it basically chew on until it gets used to the idea of getting it’s teeth brushed. I believe it comes in a turkey flavor for kittens and chicken flavor as well. ^.^ Do not use any human toothpaste which will kill your kitten. Sometimes you can try changing some of it’s food that is good for their teeth and breath. Generally it’s on the front of the bag of the food.
Good luck!
Also you can find toothpaste for kittens at any pet store!
Cat breath isnt very appealing, but extremely bad breath can be a sign of a bigger problem. Some causes of bad breath are:
Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
Abscessed tooth or teeth
Bone or hair stuck in mouth
Oral ulceration
Foreign bodies in the mouth (such as plant material or grass)
Oral neoplasia (tumors of the mouth)
Lung diseases, such as lung cancer
Severe kidney disease
Try pet store cat mints and tooth pastes first, if it still persists talk to your vet.
Bad breath is an indication of a bigger problem. It is NOT normal for cats to have bad breath.
She could have a dental problem (no amount of you brushing will fix that) or a digestive infection. Take her to the vet and have it looked into.
oh my dog has the same thing and one day we went to the pet store and fould sum thing that u can put in their water and its works really good
Might be a health condition you should call your vet