Some signs that your cat may be suffering
from gingivitis may not be obvious at the early stages, but you might notice
your cat has a problem chewing food or closing its mouth. More advanced
symptoms include a red color along your cat's gum line, yellow/brown deposits
at edges of the gums, lack of appetite, receding gums and/or bad breath.
Its also important to note that although lack of appetite is a symptom some
cats will eat aggressively even on the advanced stages of this periodontal
cat disease: so checking the health of your cat's teeth regularly becomes
important.
How do you treat cat gingivitis? First,
you can will need to get your cat on a regular teeth brushing schedule and
use fluoride. Tooth brushing will decrease the amount of tartar in your
cat's teeth and discourage bacteria from building up. You should never use
human toothpaste for your feline and get toothpaste specially made for cats.
Tooth brushing your cat should be done weekly and started at an early age.
Also, yearly dental checks by a licensed veterinarian is also a good idea.
