Availability of better preventive care has resulted in our pets living longer than before. The flip side is that pets now have to struggle with age related conditions and dental problems that are fast emerging as the most commonly diagnosed medical problems in cats.
If you see signs of cat bad breath there is every reason for you to suspect that something is wrong. Feline bad breath may occur due to any of the following reasons:
Cat breath may become offensive due to teething. By the time cats are six months old they start shedding their baby teeth. The time between shedding and eruption of permanent teeth is a trying period for pets just as it is for human babies. The gums appear red and swollen and you can see new teeth breaking out. You may address the problem by rinsing her mouth with baking soda diluted in water. You can also get an oral breath spray for your cat.
