We also have a greater chance of
developing stomatitis, which is a painful gum condition that humans think is autoimmune in nature.
Brushing our teeth and using oral cleansers from the time we are kittens may help us avoid
developing the stomatitis that I told you about.
It's really a complex situation, because most cats that have contracted Feline Calicivirus do not
develop stomatitis.
Not exact matches
Those suffering from
stomatitis develop painful ulcers in their mouth, and bad breath is one of the symptoms.
In addition to periodontal disease, cats can also
develop other dental disease, including feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs or cavities),
stomatitis (widespread inflammation of the mouth), and oral cancer.
In this stage the cat may
develop signs of immunodeficiency and secondary conditions, such as opportunistic infections,
stomatitis, ocular inflammation, cancer, and respiratory tract infections.
Stomatitis can
develop into «trench mouth,» which includes a brown, slimy, smelly discharge that may work its way to the sinuses.