Bad breath, and other symptoms such as
inflamed gum line, bleeding gums, tooth loss, or a brownish - colored crust along the gum line can signify gum disease.
Not exact matches
When bacteria irritate the
gum line, the
gums become
inflamed in the early stages of dental disease causing gingivitis.
Symptoms of periodontal disease in cats include yellow and brown calculus (tarter) buildup along the
gum line, red
inflamed gums, and persistent bad breath.
When bacteria irritates the
gum line, the
gums become
inflamed in the early stages of dental disease causing gingivitis.
Problems that cause toothache in cats include tooth decay, tooth resorption — which is caused by decay below the
gum line —
inflamed gums and fractured teeth.
- Yellow and brown build - up of tartar along the
gum line -
Inflamed gums - Persistent bad breath - Sudden change in eating habits - Frequent pawing at the mouth
Older cats are susceptible to tartar build - up and oral diseases such as gingivitis (
inflamed gums) and stomatitis (
inflamed mouth
lining).
Some of the most common symptoms in both dogs and cats include yellow and brown build - up of tartar along the
gum line;
inflamed gums; and persistent bad breath.