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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
A couple of things to know about cats and teeth: domestic cats, if fed appropriately, would have no need for teeth at all. Ground food - raw or canned, whether home-made or commercial, in pate or minced form. Remember cats can't chew anyway; they don't have molars. Their teeth are designed to rip and bite - nothing else.
Some cats are genetically predisposed to losing teeth. It's not a medical problem as long as you feed it appropriately.
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Malkie is a rescue. He was living with a feral cat colony in Wildwood for some period of time -- at least a year, possibly much longer -- although he is not feral. Vet thinks he is 6 to 8 years old. Although he may have had a home at some point he wasn't neutered until last January so who knows. I do know that his diet for at least the last year was not optimal.
He has some gingivitis that needs to be addressed. He is also FIV+ and so it is very important that his teeth be taken care of. After our initial evaluation at Buffalo Ridge I feel comfortable having his teeth treated there. Taking him in Thursday. Wish us luck. Thanks for the info.
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