Does My Cat Have Some Sort Of Dental Disease?

[hayleyshaye]

I was wondering if the slightly reddish lining above my kitty’s teeth means anything or if that’s normal. I hope it’s nothing serious!!

 

[motherof5cats]

I was wondering if the slightly reddish lining above my kitty’s teeth means anything or if that’s normal. I hope it’s nothing serious!!

Hm I think it looks like some plaque and irritated gums. Have you noticed any changes in his/ her eating habits, like reluctance to chew food?

 

[hayleyshaye]

actually yes i have, he tries to swallow his hard food when i feed him and doesn’t chew on it very much. he still eats but just swallows his food lol

 

[LTS3]

Minor gingivitis. You can brush your cat's teeth with pet toothpaste to keep the teeth healthy. The vet can determine if a dental cleaning is needed in the future.

 

[motherof5cats]

actually yes i have, he tries to swallow his hard food when i feed him and doesn’t chew on it very much. he still eats but just swallows his food lol

Is he overweight? I think it could be a number of things -none of them serious so don't worry- but a trip to the vet would sort everything out. As per my life motto, better safe than sorry