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Horrible Breath?
My cat Galena has had horrible breath for as long as we've had her. I'm hoping it's just a cat thing to have fishy breath. But I'm worried that it could be something more. She also appears to have a hard time eating crunchy food.
Any opinions would be welcomed!
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Neither of my cats really have bad breath, gets it bit pongy after they've eaten but it goes away quickly, Jimmy loves rubbing his face on ours so I get a lot of cat breath :rofl:
Have you had a look in her mouth??
I think a check up would be best, sounds like she may have a cavity if shes also have trouble crunching kibble.
My Somali is nearly 12 and has a few missing teeth but she can still eat fine.
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It imagine it depends on what they're eating but Hank hasn't ever had particularly fresh breath, especially when he yawns in your face! But I think if its so bad you'd consider it REALLY BAD BREATH, then it could be a sign of a gum/tooth infection or something similar. These aren't uncommon and I expect a quick check up with your VET will tell you for certain.
If in doubt, check 'em out. That's what I say. :-)
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Sounds like there might be some gum disease going on there perhaps - especially if she appears to struggle eating crunch. Our old moggie had to have a few teeth removed later in life - and it certainly made a difference to the freshness of his breath! A trip to the vets might be in order just to put your mind at rest :)
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I'd agree with Dave - neither of ours have what you'd describe as 'fresh' breath, and being awoken by a morning yawn can make your eyes water, but it's not especially or unusually bad. Just your average cat breath, so if Galena's got something a bit 'special' then a trip to the vets could be in order.
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I looked at her teeth on one side but she would let me see the other. Her gums are a little pink and swollen appearing and she has very bad plaque, but nothing too bad looking.
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