Cat Bad breath

by Juli B
(San Diego, California)

My sweet Missy Su

My sweet Missy Su

My chocolate point Siamese is almost 9 years old. She has the worst smelling breath. What would cause her breath to be so rank? It is bad enough to make you gag if she opens her mouth in your face. I don't think she has any bad teeth. I am not sure though. I just need to know what would be the cause so I can get it fixed if need be. Thanks

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Jan 23, 2016
 bad breath-stomatitis
by: Anonymous

Your cat may have stomatitis which is an auto-immune disease where the body becomes allergic to plaque around the gums. This is a horrible disease that is incredibly painful to kitties. Eventually they will stop eating because of the pain. Any breed at any age can get this however Siamese are more prone to it. If your cat has terrible breath something is wrong! Go to the vet immediately and if it's stomatitis the longer you wait the more difficult it is to treat!
Jan 23, 2016
 bad breath-stomatitis
by: Anonymous

Your cat may have stomatitis which is an auto-immune disease where the body becomes allergic to plaque around the gums. This is a horrible disease that is incredibly painful to kitties. Eventually they will stop eating because of the pain. Any breed at any age can get this however Siamese are more prone to it. If your cat has terrible breath something is wrong! Go to the vet immediately and if it's stomatitis the longer you wait the more difficult it is to treat!
Aug 27, 2013
 same here
by: Anonymous

I have a siamese kitty since a lil kitten and ever since the day I picked him up he has had the worst breathe ever... so I am in the same boat??? I don't know what cause's it, and it is HORRIBLE!!!
Apr 12, 2013
 Get the teeth checked by a Vet first.
by: angelina diantonio

Just to make sure no bad teeth or infection had occurred.Then try some dental cat treats from Pet smart.I get Feline Greenies. My cats love them and you go by weight so they can have a few a day.Give your baby one every 4 hours or so.They sleep the rest of the time.Good luck and keep us posted.
Apr 11, 2013
 Siamese bad breath
by: Doris Arnold

Hi! Just read about your dilemma with your cat and his breath....My lilac Siamese is three now, but I got him when he was 5 weeks old and even then his breath was atrocious! My vet told me that many Siamese cats have bad breath and problems with their gums because the breed has been changed from the apple head to a wedge shape head which in turn doesn't give their teeth enough room. I'm afraid that you will probably have to have his teeth cleaned. It does help. Promise!

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