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Article: What bad breath means: the unpleasant odor is often a sign of dental disease or another serious disorder. It's important to discover the cause and treat it.(Noteworthy)
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- Cat Watch
- Article date:
- March 1, 2007
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If anyone ever told you that you had "cat breath," you might have a real reason to be insulted. That's because cat breath can be rather unpleasant, which is something you already know if you've ever smelled bad breath on your own cat.
Normal breath should be neutral, warm and nonoffensive. But bad breath (halitosis) is obvious and unpleasant.
You may be surprised to know that a cat's bad breath is often a sign of any of a variety of problems from dental disease to serious illness. So if your cat's breath knocks you over, don't just wince and bear it. Find out what's causing it.
The Causes of Cat Breath
Dental and oral cavity ...