A common question pet owners ask is, “What does it mean when my dog has bad breath?” Sometimes, the answer is straightforward; in others, getting to the answer can take extensive diagnostic investigation. Either way, your veterinarian is the expert to ask because, believe it...
Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is a severe, immune-mediated, oral (mucosal) inflammatory disease of cats. Therefore, this disease is not a cancerous process. Unfortunately, affected cats are in extreme discomfort due to the profound inflammation associated with this oral disease. Symptoms of Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis The hallmark of...
Felines with oral inflammatory diseases are commonly presented to the small animal veterinarian. Many factors may contribute to the development of oral inflammation in the cat, including diet, oral conformation, immune-mediated diseases, infectious diseases, and specific breed characteristics. Oral inflammatory conditions have been described in...