I am taking my cat to the vet tomorrow, but I wanted to post here and get some feedback. I'm starting to freak out a little.
Bella, the black cat I rescued in November, is having some issues.
She has ROTTEN breath. I don't think it's her mouth that's causing the issue. Teeth and gums look healthy and she's eating with no problems. I'm worried it's something else.
I've read that bad breath can be a symptom of things like kidney disease, diabetes, or even feline leukemia. My vet once told me black animals are more prone to cancer.
The other thing that concerns me: She also does not tolerate us petting her on her back or back end. She growls when you go below her neck. She doesn't appear to have an injury - she jumps and runs normally.
Sometimes she will be walking through the house and no one is near her, but she makes a weird-sounding growling noise.
Like I said, I'm taking her in tomorrow, but if anyone has experienced this type of thing, I'd like to hear your thoughts please.
Thanks.
Bella, the black cat I rescued in November, is having some issues.
She has ROTTEN breath. I don't think it's her mouth that's causing the issue. Teeth and gums look healthy and she's eating with no problems. I'm worried it's something else.
I've read that bad breath can be a symptom of things like kidney disease, diabetes, or even feline leukemia. My vet once told me black animals are more prone to cancer.
The other thing that concerns me: She also does not tolerate us petting her on her back or back end. She growls when you go below her neck. She doesn't appear to have an injury - she jumps and runs normally.
Sometimes she will be walking through the house and no one is near her, but she makes a weird-sounding growling noise.
Like I said, I'm taking her in tomorrow, but if anyone has experienced this type of thing, I'd like to hear your thoughts please.
Thanks.