Symptom
Eats on one side only
Persistent one-sided chewing signals oral pain. Checklist below; deeper analysis (especially for cats) in the full article.
Most common possible causes
- —Broken tooth
- —Periodontitis
- —Root remnant
- —Tooth resorption (TR) in cats
- —Local inflammation
When not to postpone an exam
- ✓Persistent one-sided eating
- ✓Refusal of hard food
- ✓Drooling
Urgent help needed
- ✓Complete refusal of food and water
- ✓Facial swelling
- ✓A sudden deterioration in condition
What not to do at home
- —Do not rely on a long-term switch to soft food without an exam
What diagnostics may be needed
- ✓Clinical examination
- ✓Dental radiography
- ✓COHAT when indicated
The source of pain is often hidden under the gums or in the root.
Unfamiliar term in the diagnosis?If the report mentions TR, FCGS, pulpitis or a periodontal stage, the glossary explains each term briefly.GlossaryHow treatment may proceed
- ✓COHAT
- ✓Treatment or extraction when indicated
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