My senior cat's breath smells rotten. Is it a serious dental problem?

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If my 13 your old cat cat breath stinks really bad like something rotting that mean she has indigestion or could it be a tooth rotting or is it normal for them to have really bad breath? Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | spayed

Amber W · Accepted Answer

No, the odor you're smelling is not normal and likely represents severe dental infection. Dental infection is certainly common in middle aged to older cats so I recommend having Sagwa be examined by your veterinarian. Her mouth can be assessed at the appointment and a dental cleaning procedure can be planned. Dental infections are often painful and can progress to worse issues so it's best to have Sagwa looked at soon. If she does require a dental cleaning she may also need teeth removed to resolve the issue completely. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope the issue resolves quickly for Sagwa!

My senior cat's breath smells rotten. Is it a serious dental problem?

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