Why do kittens have bad breath?

Answer 1

The most probable reason for bad breath could be a dental issue. Sadly, gingivitis and other dental diseases are becoming increasingly common in cats. One of the signs of this is very bad breath. The only way to be sure is to go to the vet and have your cat checked out.

Bad breath could be a sign of digestion issues, or it could be the food itself. Lower quality foods usually have a strong smell to them, or high in grains and cereals (in the form of corn, wheat and others) which cats find hard to digest (this often produces bad breath or smelly stools). Other causes could be more serious health problems, such as Kidney or Liver disease or Diabetes.

Answer 2

Kittens shouldn't have bad breath, itshould only smell of milk (or catfood if it's weaned). Normally bad breath is the sign of an illness or a tooth infection. I would recommend taking your kitten to the vets if it smells abnormal (rotting smell, ect.)

Answer 3

Cats can't exactly brush their teeth, so it's natural that they might smell a little. Check in with a vet to get the right solution. This is generally a special type of toothpaste for animals, applying as many times as the vet recommends.

Answer 4

Bacteria lives in all animals' mouths. The product of these bacteria living in mouths is that awful smell; it's why we brush our teeth.