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Panting in cat-moms after delivery is normal and not related to temperature, female cats may pant for several days up to weeks postpartum. [ 36 ] However, if panting is excessive or the cat appears in distress, it may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as a nasal blockage, heartworm disease, head trauma , or drug poisoning . [ 37 ]
Feline odontoclastic resorption lesion (FORL) is a syndrome in cats characterized by resorption of the tooth by odontoclasts, cells similar to osteoclasts. FORL has also been called Feline tooth resorption (TR), neck lesion, cervical neck lesion, cervical line erosion, feline subgingival resorptive lesion, feline caries, or feline cavity.
Gastroliths in some species are retained in the muscular gizzard and used to grind food in animals lacking suitable grinding teeth. In other species the rocks are ingested and pass through the digestive system and are frequently replaced. The grain size depends upon the size of the animal and the gastrolith's role in digestion.
If your cat eats dry cat food, try mixing in a little water or switching to wet food, which contains around 75% moisture. You can also mix extra water into wet food to create a gravy-like consistency.
Repeated exposures to a low pH cause the mineral content of the teeth on the outer layer of enamel to dissolve therefore leaving the dentine exposed and leading to hypersensitivity. Other causes include dental bleaching, smoking tobacco (which can lead to recession and therefore sensitivity) cracked teeth and abfraction or grinding of teeth ...
Although some desert cats are able to obtain much of their water needs through the flesh of their prey, most cats come to bodies of water to drink. [24] Eating patterns are another indicator to understand behavior changes in domestic cats. Changes in typical eating patterns can be an early signal for possible physical or psychological health ...
Sometimes the pain on biting occurs when the food being chewed is soft with harder elements, e.g. seeded bread. [2] "Rebound pain" i.e. sharp, fleeting pain occurring when the biting force is released from the tooth, [1] which may occur when eating fibrous foods. Pain on biting [3] Pain when grinding the teeth backward and forward and side to ...
Chewing or mastication is the process by which food is crushed and ground by the teeth. It is the first step in the process of digestion, allowing a greater surface area for digestive enzymes to break down the foods. During the mastication process, the food is positioned by the cheek and tongue between the teeth for grinding.