How to Detect Signs of Stomatitis in Cats
- 1). Look for signs of your cat showing any difficulty eating. Your cat will sniff his food or lick his lips to indicate he wants to eat or he may try to eat, but not be able to chew.
- 2). See if she is reluctant to groom herself. Cats, by nature, groom or clean themselves. When they have Stomatitis, they won't.
- 3). Notice your cat's breath. A cat with Stomatitis has a very bad, unusual odor to her breath.
- 4). Watch for weight loss. Since there are ulcers or sores in his mouth, he will not eat and thus start to lose weight.
- 5). Observe any excessive salivation. Cats with Stomatitis will be unable to swallow their saliva. Thus, they will drool.
