Juvenile Gingivitis
Juvenile Gingivitis
Even young cats can have gum infections and experience pain. Have your cat examined for any oral inflammation and gingivitis.
Originally published by Stephen Juriga, DVM · part of the AOSN network.
Signs you might notice
What you need to know
It is an inflammation, swelling or infection of the gum tissue.
What you need to know
It will appear as redness of the gum tissue.
How it may look
How a specialist helps
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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