My cat lost a tooth, gum swollen. Should I take her to the vet?

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My black tabby cat is currently 2 years old, this morning we found that one of her top tooth (fang?) was coming out of her mouth, upon further inspection we found that her tooth had fallen out. Should we take her to the vet, she shows no signs of pain but her gum where the tooth fell out looks alittle swollen. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is probably a good thing that that the tooth fell out as there was likely infection that loosened it and that was painful. If the swelling goes back and she has no pain, then you do not need to take her to a vet, However, check the other teeth as well. If there is tartar, or if the gums are red, you should have her mouth checked by the vet as she may need a dental cleaning.

My cat lost a tooth, gum swollen. Should I take her to the vet?

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