Cat gum refers to the gingival tissue between the upper incisors and the lower incisors. Because it is shaped like a cat's front teeth, it is called "cat gum". The gums of cats are a very important part of the oral cavity, and the health of gums is closely related to the health of the oral cavity.
What color are the normal gums of cats?
Generally speaking, the gums of healthy cats are pink or reddish, which is a bit like the color of watermelon. In addition, the color should be uniform, without obvious color difference or redness and blackening. If the color and shape of the gums are different, it may be that there are some diseases or other problems in the mouth.
Causes of abnormal gingival color in cats
There are many reasons for the abnormal color of cats' gums. Here are some common reasons:
1, dental plaque: Usually, if you don't pay attention to oral cleaning, it will lead to a large number of bacteria in the oral cavity, resulting in dental plaque, which will lead to inflammatory reactions such as gingival swelling and bleeding.
2. Periodontal disease: long-term bad breath, dirt between teeth, dental calculus, irregular teeth, dental calculus, etc. Can cause gingivitis, periodontal disease and other diseases, leading to gingival atrophy, blackening, subgingival stones, tar spots.
3. Use drugs containing iron and chlorophyll: These drugs may change the color of gums.
4, habitual obsessive-compulsive disorder: Some people have hobbies such as biting their nails and biting pens, which will lead to long-term squeezing and rubbing of the gums and gradual discoloration.
How to keep cats' gums healthy?
Correct brushing is the basis of keeping gums healthy, and effective methods include:
1. Choose a good quality toothbrush and brush your teeth more than twice a day to keep your mouth clean.
2. Avoid eating foods and drinks that are too irritating and corrosive to teeth, such as acidic drinks, candy, vinegar, etc. , so as not to cause harm to teeth and gums.
3, timely treatment of oral diseases, eliminate bad breath, keep your breath fresh.
4, regular oral examination, timely detection of diseases, targeted treatment.
In short, healthy cats' gums should be pink or reddish, with no obvious color difference, redness or blackening. Keep your mouth clean and have regular oral examinations to keep your cat's gums healthy.