Your cat's Mouth and teeth

Cat breath should not be offen tooth decay is easy to diag because of the resulting unpleasant smell. The mouth area and to should be pale pink in colour — white gums indicate anaemia, red bleeding gums are an indication of gingivitis (see page 166), and blue or grey gums suggest a circulatory problem. If your cat shows a reluctance or inability to eat, seek veterinary advice, as this could be due to a mouth abscess, a broken tooth or some other more serious ailment.

If, for any reason, you feel that you would like a second veterinary opinion, it is within your right to
ask for one, and your vet can arrange this; no one vet knows everything there is to know about his or her particular field of work. Your vet may even suggest consulting another expert in order to treat your cat most appropriately, especially if they do not have the specialized equipment or knowledge to deal with your cat's specific health problem.


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