Cats’ teeth, oral hygiene and dental issues | Cats Protection advice Admin, December 23, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RNAmgeNBHA&showinfo=0&rel=0Cats commonly suffer with disorders of the teeth, the jaw and the soft tissues of the mouth. Owners may not notice their cat is in pain because they hide signs of discomfort so well and may continue eating and drinking normally. 0:50 Some of the most obvious signs of oral health issues include: • reduced grooming activity, leading to poor coat condition • bad breath • drooling • discomfort when eating • pawing at the mouth • bleeding gums • reduced appetite or weight loss 1:33 – reasons for tooth extraction 1:45 – Gingivitis 2:16 – Periodontal disease 2:31 – reasons for excessive plaque 3:40 – cleaning your cat’s teeth Visit our website for more information: https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/health/dental-care Healthy Gums Healthy Teeth Oral health Teeth Whitening