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Bad breath, your thoughts and opinions?
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Bad breath, your thoughts and opinions?
I've dealt with this in all of my cats; a vet visit then daily home care.
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What did the vet say it was? Gingivitis? My cats back teeth look sore! I gave some anti's and they look good but then it comes back automatically after the treatment.
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Bad teeth and gums can cause many diseases in cats, including and especially kidney failure. Your kitty needs to see the vet, and get a dental cleaning. Some extractions may need to be done too.

after the dental work from your vet, a home care program can be started.
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Red gums and bad breath meant gingivitis and peridontal disease for my Cotton. I'd book him in at the vets for a dental check-up and probably a cleaning.

Like Otto says, dental disease can cause many worse issues for cats - it's much better to see a vet and get this dealt with as soon as possible. the earlier you can get a good home-care routine going, the better your chances of gettign gingivitis under control.
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What did the vet say it was? Gingivitis? My cats back teeth look sore! I gave some anti's and they look good but then it comes back automatically after the treatment.
Moose is prone to gingivitis; he's had two teeth pulled already and I use a pet oral care gel every day, with my vet's okay. Definitely see your vet first for a professional opinion and home care plan.
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