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Thanks for the suggestions! He had a pretty bad bout with hairballs over the summer where he stopped eating. So far brushing him daily has been whats worked most. Of course me remembering to do it is another story haha

Hmm that is interesting...I feel like it must be something to do with his hair. Good to know about the teeth! Means less dentals I have to take him too so I'm honestly looking forward to having a toothless kitty haha

Yup always when he's grooming. He has also had hairball issues in the past (he's shorthair but sheds a lot). Sometimes its worse than others but I always feel so bad for him.

He's negative for FIV...they think its genetic due to his issues starting at a young age (and not really improving or getting better with dental care). They've basically said he will eventually have no more teeth at some point.

Thanks! Yea poor boy cannot catch a break with his dental problems. :( I just found it odd that he does it even after his teeth are all cleaned up. Something is triggered by grooming, just don't know how. I thought maybe hair gets stuck or something in his throat since he doesn't have a lot of...

Hey all! So my cat, Jesse (6 yr old male), does this weird thing with his mouth and I'm curious if anyone else's cat does it too or what it could mean. Some background: He has had horrible dental issues since I adopted him 4 years ago (mainly tooth resorption), and he has to have a dental...

I wish I could answer that but he won't let me open his mouth! haha. I wonder if it could be some kind of allergy or allergic reaction. Hmm. I'm definitely going to keep a close eye on throughout the week to look for any improvements or worsening.

Thanks for the response! I would say its very slightly raised...kind of looks like a little square mole or scab or something. 

Hello! Yesterday I noticed a spot on my kitty, Jesse's, nose. I'm looking back at photos from the past month, and it seems to have been gradually progressing though I didn't really notice it until this past weekend. It doesn't seem to be bothering him. I've been doing some research and I know...