why my cat mouth smells
Cats are curious and friendly by nature, and if yours is anything like mine, they can get up close and personal at times. If you notice a smell coming from your catâs mouth that makes you wince, there may be a few reasons for the offensive odor. Bad breath in a cat is usually a sign of a health problem. There are several causes and symptoms of feline halitosis, so check the mouth, diet and recent behavior for an indication of what might be ailing your pet.
Cats with stomatitis develop painful ulcers in the mouth, and bad breath is a common sign of the disease. Sometimes dental disease isnât the problem. A cat with breath that smells like urine may be in the early stages of kidney failure. Foul breath may signal digestive tract or liver disease. Bad breath can also be a sign of oral cancer. No matter what the cause, bad breath in cats needs to be checked out.
* A smell similar to bad breath smell in humans. If your cat's breath smells like human morning breath, it might have gum disease, the most common cause of halitosis. Gum disease is caused by destructive bacteria, which can build plaque and infect the gum line.
* A sweet smell. If you cat's breath smells fruity, it could be a sign of diabetes, especially if the sweet breath is combined with excessive thirst, frequent urination and weight loss. * An ammonia-like smell. If your cat's breath smells like urine, he could have kidney disease.