My 8-month cat has bad breath, inflamed gums, and sneezes. What's wrong?

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My cat is about 6-8 months old. Lately he has had bad breath, and I've also noticed he has slightly pink/inflammed gums around the teeth. He also has had some sneezes and crusty nose. But only minorly. He eats and acts normal. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 months and 21 days old | 6 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, I would be somewhat concerned. It sounds like he has stomatitis which is just a fancy word for a mouth infection. In cats this is an autoimmune process which can be brought about by and underlying viral infection (namely FeLV and FIV). So, I suggest you get Fox to your vet for FeLV/FIV testing and an oral (mouth) exam. If he does have stomatitis you need to talk to your vet about your treatment options - some cats require full mouth extractions. Some cats need lifelong medication. Some cats only need routine dental cleanings every 6 months or so with diligent home care (brushing). http://www.vetstreet.com/care/feline-stomatitis Hope this helps. Best wishes!

My 8-month cat has bad breath, inflamed gums, and sneezes. What's wrong?

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