Untreated periodontal disease is more than bad breath. It's a source of chronic infection that quietly damages your pet’s ...

Dear Dr. John,I am now facing a situation with my 10-year-old cat. Eight months ago, he had a dental cleaning because of rotting teeth and had seven teeth removed. Over the past few weeks, he seeme… ...

Cat bite abscesses are a common problem we see as veterinarians. Cats are very territorial and will get into fights if other cats invade their space.

What would you do if someone told you there is a hidden issue silently affecting the comfort and well-being of many beloved kitties, something we might not even notice until it becomes a significant ...

Dear Dr. Jorden: I have a 4-year-old female cat that has an abscess on her face. I can see two small holes where I think she got bit by something. I really can't take her into our vet because I ...

Cats that never have their teeth brushed develop periodontal disease, just like other animals and people. It starts out as just plaque, that nasty film that makes your mouth feel dirty, but in a few ...

However, abscesses are very painful and the cat will suffer unnecessarily for many days if no treatment is offered. After an abscess has opened, there my be a good-size, raw-looking open wound.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a dental abscess, an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a tooth infection or cavity.

Stomatitis, or feline gingivostomatitis, is as bad as the name sounds. It is a painful condition of the teeth, gums and oral cavities that results in a mouth full of rotting teeth. It is peculiar to ...