Indications in cats
Resorption at a stage where the tooth is painful; teeth that irritate the mucosa in stomatitis; untreatable root infection.
Difference from dogs
Dogs more often have teeth extracted due to periodontal mobility. Cats — due to resorption and stomatitis, even when the tooth looks "intact" from the outside.
After extraction
Many cats feel relief after painful teeth are extracted. Care and soft food follow the vet's instructions.
When to see a vet
- The cat flinches while eating or avoids touch to the face
- Resorption or stomatitis has been diagnosed — a treatment plan is needed
- An X-ray showed disease that can't be saved
What not to do at home
- Don't delay treatment because appetite seems "normal"
- Don't treat stomatitis with antibiotics alone without examining the teeth
- Don't compare the approach with dogs
Frequently asked questions
Yes, most cats manage well on soft food after extraction. The vet will advise on diet.
The extent depends on diagnostics. The vet determines which teeth need to be extracted.
Sources and professional guidelines
- WSAVA Global Dental GuidelinesГлобальні настанови з ветеринарної стоматології
- AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and CatsКлінічні настанови з дентального догляду