Signs of Cat Dental Disease: Drooling, Bad Breath, and Pain

Cats are experts at hiding dental disease, but subtle signs like bad breath, drooling, dropping food while eating, or pawing at the mouth indicate painful tooth decay, stomatitis, or feline tooth resorption (FORLs). Oral bacteria can also enter the bloodstream, affecting organ health over time. Bradley Hills Animal Hospital provides full-service feline dentistry, utilizing digital dental radiography to evaluate the health of tooth roots below the gumline before performing safe cleanings, extractions, or treatments to eliminate oral pain.