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Why isn't my cat's foul-smelling mouth sore healing after vet visits?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

look at the pictures, I just found out yesterday, what should I do? Moreover, in his mouth, foul-smelling. 3 times I've brought to the clinic.

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Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2017

Hello, I'm sorry you're having to deal with this issue. This looks like it could be what's called a rodent or indolent ulcer, but something called an eosinophilic plaque is also common. Sometimes steroids are needed other times in antibioticd and sometimes both steroids and antibiotics are needed. If you're not satisfied with your current veterinarian I would consider getting a second opinion or seeking out a cat only practice

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