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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Smudgey on February 13, 2007, 19:27:04 PM

Title: Smelly breath
Post by: Smudgey on February 13, 2007, 19:27:04 PM

took Zak to vets this evening cos he has very smelly breath and wobbly teeth, he is 5 months and 3 weeks
His teeth are fine just fallin out normally just got bits of food stuck under loose ones
Just a thought is there anything I can give him to help with the smell

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on February 13, 2007, 19:41:23 PM

PIT R PAT BREATH FRESHENERS

Pit'r Pat breath fresheners for cats from the Chomp range, available in handy pocket-sized tins. Highly palatable and easily digested, they contain active ingredients.

 http://www.seapets.co.uk/product-details/stkcode/676209.html

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: swampmaxmum on February 15, 2007, 18:00:22 PM

Just a thought, but have you tried him on dry food? 

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: Smudgey on February 15, 2007, 18:02:07 PM

yeah he has biscuits down all the time

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: Millys Mum on February 15, 2007, 18:05:45 PM

Plaque Off helps to keep the mouth cleaner & healthier.
If you buy it from VetUK and go through our links page we get a small donation http://www.colchestercatrescue.org.uk/id6.html (http://www.colchestercatrescue.org.uk/id6.html)  Its the cheapest place iv found it and has free p&p.

I dont believe that dry food helps dental health, the best thing for chewing is a raw chicken wing  :)

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: Hippykitty on February 16, 2007, 01:08:44 AM

Just a thought.
Did the vet do any bloods, for diabetes, for example. May be worth looking at things apart from teeth problems.

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: Beccles on February 16, 2007, 03:09:49 AM

Are we talking 'yuk pooh' smelly breath or 'oh-god-that-could-kill-an-elephant-at-fifty-paces' smelly?

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: Smudgey on February 16, 2007, 08:54:29 AM

the vet says it's just food stuck under his teeth nothing to worry about once tooth comes out it will be ok
he has lots of woobly teeth going to get him some breath freshners today and maybe a tooth brush lol
He is only 5.3 months old and is being DONE on monday
I don't think there is anything else wrong other than his loose teeth and smelly breath he is otherwise a normal healthy kitten

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: swampmaxmum on February 16, 2007, 10:29:49 AM

Tooth brush?!!!!  ;D good luck! 
Do those gels work, the ones you smear on their gums?

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: Smudgey on February 16, 2007, 11:04:50 AM

just been to pets at home spent 10 pounds on treats for cats and bird
got them those balls that you can put treats in
got some fresh breath treats from same makers as de-furrum they are on offer 3 for price of 2 £1.79each

Title: Re: Smelly breath
Post by: Millys Mum on February 16, 2007, 17:41:35 PM

Quote from: swampmaxmum on February 16, 2007, 10:29:49 AM

 
Do those gels work, the ones you smear on their gums?

Logic Gel can be wiped on a paw, i think they work but you need to start with a relatively clean mouth! Thick tartar wont be bothered by it.