Dental problems in cats and how to treat them
One of the most common dental problems that cats complain about when they age is cavities and gum infections.
Treatment remains confined to two points by prescribing antibiotics and tooth extraction after administering a dose of the drug.
Sometimes the treating veterinarian performs blood tests to check for kidney and liver function, and administer intravenous solutions during surgery to maintain the kidneys.
- How does your cat help?
Follow these steps to prevent tooth decay and gum infections:
1 – allocate a toothbrush to the cat for daily cleaning.
2 – observation of the gums and infection infections weekly.
3 – to keep the cat dry food to prevent any future problems in the teeth.
4 – In the case of cat suffering from pain in the mouth, you should immediately resort to soft foods easy to chew.
- If your cat is unable to chew food due to severe gum pain, it is best to take fluids after consulting your veterinarian.
