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Bad smell from cat's mouth: experts explain what it may be connected with
12.09.2023 15:43
Caring owners always try to assess the health of their pet by any possible signs.
For example, it is extremely important to pay attention to the smell from the mouth.
As it turns out, this can reveal existing problems to us, warning us in advance about the development of pathogenic processes.
What can bad breath indicate?
Diseases of the oral cavity
Experts note that in most cases this is the dominant cause. This is especially common in older cats.
If you do not start taking care of your pet's oral cavity, you can "neglect" the disease. Treatment will be very expensive.
Therefore, it is better to start oral care early after consulting with your veterinarian.
Kidneys
Often, the unpleasant odor has a much more frightening cause, as it signals a malfunction in the kidneys. Renal failure is often cited as the cause of the symptom.
The disease requires immediate treatment.
Toxins
Sometimes the presence of an unpleasant odor indicates the presence of toxins in the animal's body. It does not necessarily have to be acute poisoning.
It is quite possible that the cat is simply not eating well, and therefore toxic substances have accumulated in the body.
