Have you ever had a cat that has foul breath and seems to chew funny? That cat might be suffering from Feline Stomatitis. This condition starts as gingivitis, which appears as redness at the gumline.

Dear Dr. Fox: My 5-year-old cat has been diagnosed with stomatitis, and the veterinarian says that he will probably have to have all his teeth taken out. His gums are sore and some of his teeth are ...

Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC, discusses her recent CE lectures at the 2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo and provides dental practice guidance.

Fun fact: the color of your sassy furball's gums can tell you many things about their health. That's why it's so important for pet owners to monitor their cats' mouths. Your cat should have a ...

Asher is an 18-month-old cat that as a kitten had bad gums. During examination some time after he was adopted from a rescue group, I noticed significant inflammation of his gums, especially over his ...

The presentation of chronic feline gingivostomatitis is often dramatic. Clinical signs include severe refractory gingivostomatitis, halitosis, ptyalism, and unkempt hair coats due to a lack of ...

We diagnosed the cat's problem as gingivostomatitis 1,2. In general, animals affected by this problem will present with partial or complete anorexia, halitosis, oral pain and drooling. Inflammation of ...

Last week, Figaro came back to the clinic. Figaro is a short-haired, jet black, male cat with a thin body and long legs. Despite his adorable demeanour, he almost took my finger off the first time I ...

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