{"id":3791,"date":"2025-03-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/?p=3791"},"modified":"2025-09-01T14:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T17:05:22","slug":"dor-de-dente-e-gengiva-sensivel-em-caes-e-gatos-sinais-e-tratamento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/dor-de-dente-e-gengiva-sensivel-em-caes-e-gatos-sinais-e-tratamento\/","title":{"rendered":"Toothache and sensitive gums in dogs and cats: signs and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Toothache is one of the worst nuisances there is and most dogs and cats suffer from pain without showing any signs that something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's how to quickly identify if your dog or cat has sensitive teeth and gums, so that you can seek help and prevent your pet from suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you find out if your dog or cat has a toothache and sensitive gums?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's important to periodically open your pet's mouth and check for any changes. In addition, dogs and cats in pain often show changes in behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep an eye out for the main signs of tooth and gum pain in pets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bad breath;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swollen and bleeding gums;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accumulation of tartar (dental calculus);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken or softened teeth;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty chewing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive salivation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of appetite;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traces of blood on the toys;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apathy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to treat and prevent toothache and sensitive gums in dogs and cats?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A specialist veterinarian's assessment is important to identify the cause and guide the most appropriate treatment for each individual, which may include the following measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of oral antiseptic and medication with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and even antibiotic, according to the veterinarian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tartar and plaque removal and professional dental cleaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extraction of compromised teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgery may be necessary to treat fractures, cysts or tumors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in diet and the offer of softer, pasty foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled brush or fingertip to prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>O <a href=\"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/produtos\/odonto\/dental-special-care\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"628\">Dental Special Care gel<\/a> is the most suitable for dogs and cats with sensitive teeth and gums, as it contains propolis and hyaluronic acid, a combination that provides natural antiseptic action, protection and relief from discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your pet is painfully sensitive to brushing, you can apply a thin layer of Special Care Dental Gel to the gums and teeth, spreading it gently with your finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To complement oral hygiene and combat bad breath without causing discomfort to the pet, the solution <a href=\"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/produtos\/odonto\/dental-splash\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"630\">Dental Splash<\/a> can be added to drinking water and <a href=\"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/produtos\/odonto\/dental-splashspray\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"632\">Dental Splash Spray <\/a>can be sprayed directly onto the teeth and gums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pay extra attention to the oral health of elderly pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Older dogs and cats tend to have more plaque build-up, tooth wear and greater sensitivity in the teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/como-usar-propolis-para-problema-de-pele-em-cachorro-e-gato\/\">Click here<\/a> to find out what care is needed for the teeth of elderly dogs and cats, over 7 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterinarians can contact <a href=\"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/contato\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"21\">SAC - Customer Service<\/a>to find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/produtos\/odonto\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"112\">Odonto Soft Care Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to identify toothache and sensitivity in pets and how to treat them with Soft Care products, such as Special Care Dental Gel and Dental Splash.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3710,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-odonto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3791"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3791\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/softcare.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}