Overview of feline dental disease, prevention approaches, and management of severe stomatitis.
Feline dental disease causes widespread unrecognised suffering. Stomatitis, the most severe form, causes extreme oral pain requiring specialist treatment. Early prevention through toothbrushing, dental diets, and regular veterinary dental checks can significantly reduce the burden of dental disease across the feline population. Stomatitis management often requires full or partial dental extraction, which dramatically improves welfare for affected cats.