What are the symptoms of oral inflammation in stray cats? Come and learn about it

Pet 9:06am, 2 August 2025 61

Symptoms of stomatitis in stray cats include oral inflammation, oral ulcers, oral virus infection, oral bacterial infection, oral cancer, as well as yellowing teeth and gingival inflammation.

1. Cats will drool continuously, and the amount of drool is related to the severity of oral ulcers. The owner sometimes finds that the cat has blood in its saliva, and the saliva flows out is sticky and smelly, which usually wets the hair around the mouth, forelimbs and chest.

2. Cats have difficulty eating, which is manifested as often squatting on the edge of the food plate but not eating. They are also cautious when eating, and occasionally scream when eating.

3. A cat was examined for oral examination and found that the gums were red and swollen, the oral mucosa was flushed and swollen, and ulcers were found in the gums, tongue, pharynx, soft palate and other areas.