Cat's mouth bleeding and loosing teeth (maybe infection?)?

My cat has recently lost one of the small teeth on his lower jaw between his fangs. It was a bit red afterwards. In the last few days, my cat had this black stuff on his gum at the base of a few teeth near where tooth fell out. The black stuff has now gone but it seems like he has lost another tooth, maybe two.


I'm eager to avoid paying vet fees, so I'm wondering what it could be and whether it can be stopped without going to the vet if at all possible.


Thanks.

Cat's mouth bleeding and loosing teeth (maybe infection?)?
It sounds like your cat needs a dental. You have to see the vet for that.





You need to get your cat to a vet ASAP. Pick up the phone and call now, not later. When you took in that cat you made a committment to it, and along with that commitment means taking him to the vet when he is sick. He is very sick now. Thank you for reminding my that I need to make a dental for my cat so she doesn't develope dental disease this bad. Cats should have them done every 3 year or as needed.
Reply:Don't wait, don't argue about fees. Your cat need the professional help of a vet immediately.


Do you love the cat or don't you?
Reply:Please go to the vet, cats are known to have lots of mouth/teeth problems specially when they get older. This is very painful for the cat and can eventually kill it. Probably just a course of antibiotics will fix it right up but if you ignore it it can lead to other more serious problems
Reply:You really need to get that kitty attended to. That's a lot of pain to put your pet through to save money. Most vets will work out a payment plan if you're short of cash right now. He probably needs some extractions and antibiotics as well as a cleaning. Plus all that nasty bacteria can affect his overall health by stressing his heart and kidneys and liver. Get him seen as soon as possible.
Reply:It is common that cat's (especially older ones) need professional teeth cleanings done at the vet. Yes, it is expensive, since they have to be put under to do it. But it is just the cost of being a responsible pet owner.





Many of the teeth may be coated with infective tartar deposits, above and below the gumline. Some of the teeth may need to be removed and a course of antibiotics given. If untreated this painful gum disease condition will likely lead to diabetes, kidney disease and generally shorten the life of your cat. You vet will need to test your cats liver and kidney function prior to putting them under, and hopefully there has not allready been damage.





Once it is treated if your cat has enough teeth left, you will probably find that feeding dry crunchy food will keep the teeth cleaner. However if a lot of teeth are lost, then you may have no choice but to feed canned food. These professional cleanings may need to be done yearly?





This is all the same reason that people need to take care of their own teeth and gums to prevent their own systemic diseases.
Reply:Sorry, but your cat needs to see the vet. If you have trouble with vet fees, you shouldn't have a pet. Cats develop problems just like people and need to see the doctor regularly or whenever the need is there - and - the need is there. How long has this been going on? He may have an infection. I would get him help before things progress too far. Please take care of him, that's what you're there for.
Reply:immediately take the cat to the vet it may be something harmful.