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Juvenile Gingivitis

Even young cats can have gum infections and experience pain. Have your cat examined for any oral inflammation and gingivitis.

What you need to know…
  • It is an inflammation, swelling or infection of the gum tissue.
  • It will appear as redness of the gum tissue.

How gingivitis may look:

inflammation gums
Generalized inflammation of the gums


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Gingivitis



Possible Therapy / Treatment:

Your cat will have an oral evaluation under anesthesia with dental x-rays. The teeth are cleaned above and below the gum line. If possible, daily oral hygiene is performed. An oral examination and teeth cleanings may be performed every 3 months until 2 years of age.

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