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I added a stray kitten to my family back in August. We are guessing she is roughly 11 months old now. From everything I've read, teething should be done and she should have all her adult teeth, however, she is always trying to "chew" on things, back towards her molars. Her vet hasn't seen anything odd with her mouth or teeth. She has a hard time eating dry food and minced wet (it falls out of her mouth and she "slobbers" when trying to eat dry). She doesn't have an issue with her Quest raw beef and doesn't like pate formulas. Her breath is a little stinky, and she does have some tartar buildup towards her back molars and red gums (guessing she has Juvenile-onset gingivitis). She also loves to chew on grass, which I don't think is due to her having an upset tummy, because she ALWAYS chews on grass (I think it may have to do with her being a stray and trying to fend for herself outside? but not sure...)
I have the enzyme toothpaste (she's not the most cooperative...but I try!) and I let her chew on a toothbrush. I've tried the enzyme water additive, but none of the cats will drink the water when I add it.
Could her chewing and eating issues be just from the gingivitis, or is there something else I could be missing? I have asked the vet about Stomatitis, but he thought it was premature to consider that just yet.
I have the enzyme toothpaste (she's not the most cooperative...but I try!) and I let her chew on a toothbrush. I've tried the enzyme water additive, but none of the cats will drink the water when I add it.
Could her chewing and eating issues be just from the gingivitis, or is there something else I could be missing? I have asked the vet about Stomatitis, but he thought it was premature to consider that just yet.