Why can a cat's dental disease progress to Stage 3 TR so quickly?

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My cat was diagnosed with Stage 3 TR on 9/15. Can you tell me how long it takes, approximately, to reach that stage? He was at the vet on 7/1 and received an A+ on his teeth at that time. Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Some cats can develop dental disease faster than others. Bacteria in the mouth leads to tartar formation and all cats habe different numbers of bacteria and different predispositions for tartar formation. Many times we see dental lesions know as oral resorptive lesions. These are similar to cavities, except with these resorptive lesions, the way that they form is poorly understood still. Some cats develop them faster than others. Unfortunately, once they develop, the affected teeth typically need to be removed. If his teeth are becoming diseased, it is best to address it now before it spreads to the other healthy teeth. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation if needed.

Why can a cat's dental disease progress to Stage 3 TR so quickly?

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