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Stomatitis / severe periodontal disease
Severe oral inflammation makes cats refuse food, drool and paw at the mouth β needs professional dental care.
π Related symptoms
Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value β tap for the full symptom page
β Home-care checklist
- βOffer soft food meanwhile
- βDo not force the mouth open to look
- βHave the vet assess extraction options
π₯ When to see a vet
- β Complete refusal of food
- β Blood-tinged drooling
πΎ Predisposed breeds
Can occur in any breed β no specific predisposition
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