Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener but
cats?

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Mike - 16 Jan 2006 17:38 GMT
You better take your cat to the vet. I didn't have this problem but my vet
was promoting dental health so for $90.00 I had Isis' teeth cleaned. The vet
didn't find any cavities. You should have your cat checked for cavities and
gum disease. An extraction might be required if a tooth is decayed.
Mike in Illinois
> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener
> but cats?
Ms B - 17 Jan 2006 00:11 GMT
The cat is only 9 months old. (I am Mrs alt4). He has seen the vet for his
shots and exams. Every thing checked out fine...Maybe its just something
he's been eating...I will call the vet this week just to check and see if a
visit is warranted. Thanks!

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> You better take your cat to the vet. I didn't have this problem but my vet
> was promoting dental health so for $90.00 I had Isis' teeth cleaned. The
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>> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener
>> but cats?
Catnabbit! - 17 Jan 2006 01:02 GMT
> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener
> but
> cats?
I would first check the food and/or treats I'm feeding him, but if that
isn't the source of the smell then it might be a good idea to see the vet.
While kittens dont usually have a lot of tooth or gum problems it is always
possible. There are also other health problems that can cause foul breath.
Also, double check to make sure he isn't eating anything he isn't supposed
to.
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glenn P - 17 Jan 2006 23:32 GMT
Just like in humans, halitosis can be idiopathic, and if it is, no measure
of "breath freshener", or tooth cleaning will get rid of it. Try a different
cat food???
> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener
> but cats?
Mark Stringer - 18 Jan 2006 16:31 GMT
alt4 wrote:
> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath
> freshener but cats?
Maybe there's a correlation between this problem and the drinking
out of the toilet thing? :)_
Ms B - 18 Jan 2006 23:45 GMT
Nah...Ornery doesnt drink out of the toilet and neither do our 5 other cats.
we are taking the kitten in Friday to get him checked out. Will let you know
what happened.

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> alt4 wrote:
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> Maybe there's a correlation between this problem and the drinking
> out of the toilet thing? :)_
Mark Stringer - 19 Jan 2006 02:55 GMT
> Nah...Ornery doesnt drink out of the toilet and neither do our 5
> other cats. we are taking the kitten in Friday to get him checked
> out. Will let you know what happened.
I guess I'm mixing up posters and posts.
Dr.Carla,DVM - 18 Jan 2006 04:09 GMT
Good advice given here. I believe some human mouthwash has alcohol and
since we can't tell the kitten how to gargle I'd stay away from any
mouthwash with alcohol.
> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener
> but cats?
K. Bell - 19 Jan 2006 00:06 GMT
My late kitty had bad breath which turned out to be a complication of
renal disease! Go to the vet!
> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener but
> cats?
Ms B - 19 Jan 2006 13:50 GMT
We are! I hope its nothing serious...

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> My late kitty had bad breath which turned out to be a complication of
> renal disease! Go to the vet!
>
>> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener
>> but cats?
Ms B - 21 Jan 2006 00:35 GMT
Well, the vet gave Ornery a clean bill of health..although he is 9 months
old and weighs 10.25 lbs..so will need to watch his eating habits or he will
be one fat kitty!
She gave him an anal gland exam to be sure he wasnt having any problems
there causing the foul breath. She concludes that he must be eating
something nasty or I just get a whiff of his breath after he has cleaned
himself post litter box.

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> Our kitten has the foulest breath I've smelled. Humans-breath freshener
> but cats?