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Feline Bad Breath

April 21st, 2009

Chronic feline bad breath may be a sign of a problem with your cat. The foul odor is not the only thing we should worry about; cats with bad breath could be suffering from diabetes, kidney’s disease, feline stomatitis and dental problems among other conditions. If you are concerned about this cat health problem, you’ll find some important information below.

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We need to differentiate what really is bad breath in cats. A good way to do this is check it with the vet. If you then smell a different breath you will know something is wrong. There are different types of bad breath in cats, and each one can sign a different underlying problem. For example a problem with teeth can resemble bad breath in humans; a sweet smell can be a sign of diabetes, and kidney disease can leave your cat with ammonia like smell. Read more…