How Do You Treat Stomatitis In Cats?
Stomatitis is a chronic illness in cats similar to gingivitis in people. In cats, it needs to be treated daily or it can become a serious, painful illness for our feline friends. Owners of cats should be conscience of the dental hygiene of their fuzzy friends. Check your cat’s mouth periodically for any dental problems. If you notice redness of the gums, mouth ulcers, bad breath, excessive drooling or bleeding of the gums, your cat may have stomatitis.If you suspect your cat has a problem, it is important to get them to a veterinarian quickly. The vet will determine if this is indeed the issue and can get your cat started on treatment right away. Your veterinarian will probably recommend that you give your cat’s teeth a daily brushing. Stomatitis is thought to be caused by tartar buildup on the teeth and daily brushing of your cat’s teeth will help to keep tartar at bay and will also help in deterring bad breath. You may also be given a 0.2% chlorhexidine rinse to use. Along with these
