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My cat has bad breath, but other cats on same food are fine. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 23 days old

I am using royal canin hair and skin but I don’t think that the food is the problem because i have 4 cats and they all having the same food and they dont have a bad smell breath

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2017

I do like this food and you are probably correct, that the diet is not Sokara's issue. However, that being said, just because something works for the majority of your cats it does not mean it will agree with every single cat. It is possible that this food does not agree with her. I would start her on a probiotic like Fortiflora. This probiotic will help balance the normal flora in her stomach/intestinal tract and that could help the issue. https://www.ubuy.com.sa/en/catalog/product/view/id/4408180/s/purina-veterinary-diets-fortiflora-feline-2-box-pack-30-sachets-per-box-by-purina?sku=B00JU2IVLO&store=store&p-key=2712 You can also try this drinking water additive. I have had good luck with this helping with bad breath. All the cats can drink this. https://www.ubuy.com.sa/en/catalog/product/view/id/2668153/s/v-oratene-drinking-water-additive-4-oz?sku=B002B8O23K&store=store&p-key=2712 Still, I think you need to rule out a dental problem with your vet first. Just because she is young does not mean she can't have a bad tooth. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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