Cat Drooling and Bad Breath Diagnosis
You will most likely be able to diagnose your cat’s poor breath or drooling at home, but you will need to see your vet to discover the underlying cause. Your veterinarian will undertake a comprehensive physical examination of your cat’s mouth, as well as blood and urinalysis testing. If your veterinarian suspects your cat has a stomach condition, he or she may do an abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy, or tissue biopsy. To examine the mouth, sedation or total anesthesia is required.
Prevention and Treatment
The treatment of poor breath and drooling in cats is mainly dependent on the underlying causes. If the underlying reason is modest, such as gingivitis, your veterinarian may advise you to brush your teeth every day. If your cat’s poor breath or drooling is caused by food stuck in its teeth, your vet will remove the food. A veterinarian may propose teeth extractions and prescription drugs on occasion. For more serious underlying reasons, such as liver disease or cancer, your veterinarian will devise a treatment plan.
Brushing your cat’s teeth on a daily basis is the most effective strategy to prevent bad breath and drooling. Bad breath and drooling do not always signal an underlying ailment, so keep an eye on your cat’s dental health for anything out of the ordinary. At each vet visit, make sure it gets a mouth checkup and cleaning.
