Dear Simba, My kitten, Karma, is approx. 3 months old and is a typical kitten but also very bright and loving. Listerine Kitty's Mom Dear Listerine Kitty's Mom, Some bad breath is normal during the teething period in kittens. In older cats the most common causes of bad breath are dental plaque, tartar-induced gingivitis, and inflamed teeth. Check to see if Karma has any sores or inflammation in her mouth.
Dental problems are very serious and can cause all sorts of ailments.
It is also possible that kitty may have some metabolic problems like kidney disease or diseases of the stomach which lead to chronic vomiting and the accompanying bad breath. Check with your vet if you do not see an improvement. Simba Brushing Your Cat's Teeth Hi, Here are some tips to help you brush your cat's teeth. First some background. Cats teeth were made to tear into raw meat.