My 5-month-old cat's paw is bloody from teething. Should I worry?

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I think my cat is teething. He’s five months old. He’s clawing at his mouth and getting his paw bloody.

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

That is a little biot more blood than I would like to see. Very carefully open your kitty's mouth and check the gums, teeth and tongue. There may be ulcers or an injury or he has a tooth that is meant to come out but stuck at a funny angle. If so your kitty needs to be seen by a veterinarian for an exam. If there are no wounds other than where he lost a tooth, then there is nothing you need to do and the bleeding and discomfort should go away soon.

My 5-month-old cat's paw is bloody from teething. Should I worry?

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