Pet Disease And Sickness Support, Kitty bad breath Options

[nyzki]

I was giving my boy kitty boy some head kisses when he opened his mouth and the most horrible odor came from his mouth. I was wondering if mouth odor is normal for cats or if there is something that I can give him like a kitty breath mint.

I would assume that it is from his food, he does get canned cat food once a day.
Or do i need to change his canned food. Should i brush his teeth like you do with canines?

Boo, nyzki,Poppy

[LoveThem]

Hi again: I read some of the replies you have gotten and just want to add a couple of things.

I believe the once a year vet cleaning recommended is good (kind of like the dentist cleans our teeth much better than we can). I think it would help them keep their teeth longer. My 3 cats were so bad to get to the vet, I didn't do that and Keeper was okay until he left me. The Little Girl had bad breath but when I took her to the vet for something else and wanted to leave her to get her teeth cleaned (it is done under anesthetic) that vet didn't want to take her at that time. Her breath smelled until we lost her. Little Guy lost most of his teeth over the years but I did manage to get him in at times for teeth cleaning.

When he had bad breath and the vet cleaned his teeth, the mouth odor was gone for at least 2 years if not longer so a vet cleaning really does help to clean out any tartar or plaque that can hardened and be hard for us to get out. They can get cavities and gum disease just like people but bad breath is a sign to have a vet really look at the teeth condition. Some of the problems cats can get can be painful and they could refuse to eat due to pain. I think usually it is a simple explanation of tartar buildup that just needs cleaning rather than cavities, etc.

What Golath said about her doggies is good...she has their teeth cleaned once a year and she also tries brushing herself. Some cats may not like tooth brushing and if so, I think the vet cleaning would be your best bet as it lasts a long time and you will get an update on the current teeth condition.

I saw greenies, that Joanne talks about, in pet stores...like Petco, etc. I haven't tried them but she has said her cats love them..I don't know what they do except they are a food treat I think.
Maybe they are crunchy to help clean teeth. That is what is written on the package "Greenies".

Again, I hope this helps.