Gum disease in cats is a common occurrence, they appear most often due to poor-quality food, spoiled food, viral infections, dental plaque. Most often diagnosed by such diseases:
- gingivitis;
- parodontosis;
- stomatitis.
If untimely start treatment of gum disease in a cat, diseases can lead to more serious complications or other diseases.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis in cats, as well as in humans, is the inflammation of the gums, which appears due to the appearance of tartar near the gums. It is most common in cats who rarely brush their teeth , or do not clean at all. The tartar is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria that inflame the gum, so that if the gums press gently, the cat is bleeding, and the inflammation can easily transfer to adjacent teeth. Subsequently, it can bring to the loss of teeth and to a more serious disease - periodontal disease. The signs of gingivitis can be:
- red gums in a cat;
- bad breath;
- preference for soft foods or total refusal of hard food;
- increased salivation
- bleeding gums in a cat.
Treatment of gums in the cat at the initial stage is possible means for prevention, human toothpastes are best not to use, as most of them contain mint and metol, which repel the cat. In addition, you can periodically remove plaque and stone, as well as use drugs fighting with inflammation and light antibiotics. In the later stages, it is necessary to show the pet to the veterinarian, he will prescribe the treatment correctly.
Periodontal disease
If you start a gum disease in a cat, it will necessarily grow into periodontal disease, a disease associated with the spread of pathogenic microbes. Subsequently, the destruction of the cat's teeth, inflammation of the gums, refusal to eat, swelling of the gums in the cat, the animal can weaken or even die. If your pet has signs of periodontitis, it is required immediately, contact the veterinarian. She will prescribe the treatment in the course, which the animal will necessarily get better. In the treatment of inflammation of the gums in the cat will be used antibiotics and glucocorticoids, as well as thorough cleaning of the mouth with special brushes for cats, as well as removes tartar and the animal is transferred to a soft diet. In rare cases, operations are carried out to remove teeth and roots. In any case, the gum disease in a cat is better not to admit, and monitor the immunity of your pet, as well as its oral cavity.
Stomatitis
Stomatitis in cats is absolutely analogous to the human - it is an inflammation of the mucous tissues in the mouth. The main symptoms of the disease can be: puffiness in the mouth, foamy saliva, refusal of food and anxiety of the cat. Stomatitis can be different classifications depending on the nature of the disease, origin, localization, as well as the difference in inflammatory processes. Therefore, it is better to contact a specialist, that he would accurately determine the classification and prescribe the exact treatment. In the treatment of most often prescribed antibiotics topical application, as well as cleaning and disinfecting solutions. In food, give only soft food and clean water to avoid irritation and pain. If in the mouth of the cat there are ulcers they should be anointed with special solutions. In general, the disease is not treated easily, but the cause of this disease can be not only mechanical or thermal damage, but other diseases in the cat, for example: calcevirus infection or
Diseases of teeth and gums in a cat can be the cause of serious illnesses and, conversely, be the consequences of such serious diseases as:
- urolithiasis ;
- liver disease;
- stomach diseases;
- intestinal diseases.
You can not carelessly treat the animal's health, even if there are no symptoms, it is still worthwhile to contact veterinarians regularly for inspection and to regularly inspect the animal.