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I've noticed a yellowing of his teeth for over a month and his gums have gotten red right around the teeth, both on his top and bottom jaw. I use Nala as a rough comparison. Her gums are nice and pink and her teeth are white. His breath is also worse than hers and kind of smells like bad shrimp. She's a month older than Simba. Simba also frequently gets conjunctivitis. He has it again right now. My step dad said he won't take Simba to the vet just because of "a little gingivitis." The cats aren't registered in my name but I'll find a way to get him to the vet if my parents won't. What do you think? Should he go now? He shows no pain or sensitivity at the moment. I did gently wipe his teeth with a wet cotton swab to help remove excess food last night and this afternoon. Some yellow did come off onto the swabs.
If it helps to know, he's just barely 6 months old. I know that makes it less likely for him to have dental issues but of out of the realm of possibility.
If it helps to know, he's just barely 6 months old. I know that makes it less likely for him to have dental issues but of out of the realm of possibility.