Why is my cat licking excessively after losing a tooth? Is it pain?

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6 year old cat suddenly lost a tooth and is now excessively licking itself and seems agitated. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Poor Milo! While this is not an emergency, Milo should be seen by your vet as soon as possible. It is never normal for an adult cat to lose a tooth, and if one tooth fell out then I worry that Milo may have some advanced dental disease that needs to be addressed. Excessive licking can be a sign of pain, and losing a tooth is certainly painful! Your vet will examine Milo's mouth, and then will likely want to schedule a full dental procedure under anesthesia to address any other pathology that might be going on in the mouth. Hope this helps!

Why is my cat licking excessively after losing a tooth? Is it pain?

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