Dear Dr. John,I am now facing a situation with my 10-year-old cat. Eight months ago, he had a dental cleaning because of rotting teeth and had seven teeth removed. Over the past few weeks, he seeme… ...

Signs your cat might be having teeth issues With cats, it can be hard to pick up on signs of dental issues, as they’re not about to tell you that their mouth is hurting. According to the ...

Without personally examining your cat, which is one limitation of my long-distance diagnostic and treatment suggestions, my first thought is that your poor cat may have an upper tooth abscess.

(eg: lymphoma), and immune-mediated diseases (eg: feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus) are some of the common causes of swollen glands in cats. A veterinarian should be consulted for ...

A tooth abscess can be painful. If Grady is reluctant to allow his veterinarian to examine his mouth, he may need sedation or anesthesia. Another possibility could be severe gingivitis.

An abscess can form when an infected tooth doesn't get the right dental care. Poor oral hygiene (such as not brushing, flossing, or rinsing properly or often enough), smoking, alcohol, a poor diet ...

Nearly 80% of cats over three years old experience dental issues, often going unnoticed until a vet check-up, according to veterinarian Melanie Schwarze. Symptoms like bad breath, excessive ...

Dear Dr. Jorden: I have a 4-year-old female cat that has an abscess on her face. I can see two small holes where I think she got bit by something. I really can't take her into our vet because I ...