What medicine should be kept at home when raising a cat?
0 Jul 26,2025
Bleeding in cats’ teeth is a sign of tooth replacement. It is normal for the teeth to bleed a small amount during tooth replacement, and generally does not require intervention. But bleeding cats’ teeth can also be a sign of oral disease, such as gingivitis. Oral diseases in cats usually include red and swollen gums, bad breath, loose teeth, and bleeding when chewing food and brushing teeth. The owner needs to take the cat to the hospital for an oral examination and symptomatic treatment.
Symptoms of cat oral diseases:
1. The cat’s gums will be red and swollen.
2. You will feel obvious bad breath when you are close to a cat.
3. Loose teeth.
4. Bleeding: Bleeding gums while chewing or when you brush your cat’s teeth may be a sign of progression of periodontal disease.
5. Gum recession: Separation of gums from teeth is a sign of gum disease. In the most advanced stages of the disease, the gum tissue recedes and exposes the roots of the teeth.
Methods for treating oral diseases in cats:
1. Thorough tooth cleaning and rinsing is required to remove tartar, plaque or grind away the teeth, gums and gaps between them. necrotic parts to help reduce future plaque accumulation.
2. Severely infected teeth may require extraction and antibiotic treatment.
3. If important teeth need to be saved, dental restoration and endodontic treatment must be performed.