Dental disease affects the majority of cats over three years old, causing chronic pain that often goes unrecognized. Regular dental care is one of the most impactful welfare interventions for pet cats.
Cats are expert at hiding pain, meaning dental disease often progresses undetected for years. Chronic oral pain affects eating behavior, social interaction, and overall quality of life. Many cats show dramatic improvement after dental treatment, indicating how much they had been suffering. Proactive dental care represents high-value welfare investment for companion cats.