Red gums and seemingly decayed tooth?

[techfreak]

Tonight, when my 4 year old cat yawned, I noticed that her gums had become inflamed and red and a back tooth looks grey. I had just taken her to the vet about a month and half ago after my other cat(who lived in another state) died from kidney failure due to bad teeth. The vet didn't say anything about her teeth then and I didn't notice it until just recently. Can something like this pop up out of nowhere or was it missed by my vet? Also, even though I am definitely taking her to the vet asap, I want to know if others would do the same, and if anybody thinks this could be serious.

[techfreak]

I took Sugar to the vet today and all is well. She has plaque buildup which might be causing some teeth to decay. I have an appointment for next month for her to go in for a cleaning and they will be able to see then if she needs anything pulled. The good thing is even though it looks really bad, she doesn't seem to be in any pain.

[BluCrystal]

I am an ex-vet tech.  Animal dental health is very important, and any good vet would look at the teeth during a regular exam.  Bacetria caught in the teeth can cause all sorts of ugly problems.  So yes, your hunch is right that you should have this treated as soon as you can.  Blessings - Blu

[techfreak]

Thank u so much for your help. I called the vet and they had a cancellation for 2pm today. I feel such a relief knowing that what happened to my poor baby Cooper wont be happening to my fluffy Sugar. Ill do whatever it takes to keep her healthy and pain free.

[opus88]

I really wonder if your Vet even checked kitties teeth at the time of the visit one month ago, this ususally does not just pop out of nowhere, this kitty has extensive inflamation/gingivitas and it looks extremely painful.

http://www.dentalvet.com/Encyclopedia/M04973.htm

I too have one that had to be sent to an Veterinary oral surgeon last year to have some extractions and work done...it was very worth the expense. Afterward we had to commit to daily oral care for my Sami and a product called EFAC that together with the daily brushing has made a tremendous improvement in Sami's teeth/gums. I will send you some info on that to talk to your Vet about, its only avail through Veterinarians. But I strongly also suggest you take your kitty to a good Dental surgeon for a good assessment...yes bad teeth/gums do lead to CRF.

http://www.elitesciencevet.net/products/efac-for-cats-and-dogs

[evewisewoman]

Hello techfreak,

I just read your comments. I'm glad to hear you're taking your kitty to
the vet . I can see from the pic of your kitty's gums you've provided that
they are quite red and inflamed. Your vet should examine your cat's
gums as soon as possible. I'm very sorry to hear one of your furbabies
passed from kidney failure. You have my deepest sympathies.
Please keep us posted as to how your kitty is doing. Eve:) ( mother of
Sammy )