Why is my cat licking lips, has bad breath, isn't grooming, and losing fur?

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My cat keeps licking her lips and is walking slow.she is eating and drinking but there is bad odour from her mouth.she also has a swollen cut on her nose.she's not washing herself either and she's losing fur. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 7 months old

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

This may indicate a bad tooth or an infection in her mouth or gums. Since she is drooling and not grooming herself this can be a sign of pain. You vet can exam her gums and teeth and check from growths or ulcers and do blood work to make sure there is not a virus causing this.

Why is my cat licking lips, has bad breath, isn't grooming, and losing fur?

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