Dental disease affects the majority of cats over age three, causing chronic pain that often goes unrecognized. Prevention through regular care dramatically improves feline quality of life.
Feline dental disease represents a major hidden welfare problem. Because cats instinctively mask pain and rarely stop eating even with severe mouth disease, owners often miss significant suffering. Chronic periodontal pain affects mood, social interaction, and overall quality of life. Addressing dental health is one of the highest-impact welfare interventions available to cat owners.