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Why is my cat shaking her head and struggling to eat after an injury?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 17 lbs

I asked a question earlier and its the same just that I forgot to tell you that she is shaking her head a lot I don't know if that makes a differences or not. It also seems that when she eats she turns her head and seems that she is trying to get something out of her mouth but she wont let me look in her mouth. my husband said that she feel off the box and hit her head on the sliding glass door and we have another kitten that bit her on her head jaw.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 16th, 2017

I would recommend taking Bella to the vet to have her mouth looked at. Cats can break teeth, have severe gingivitis/stomaitits and infection. IF she is eating abnormally or not acting like her normal self a vet visit is best. I hope that helps and she feels better soon. thanks for using pet coach

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