Hi Djaren,

Thank you for your response. The teeth grinding is very odd isn't it?.

My cat has been acting as if she has a loose tooth recently. She was grinding and then flicking her head to one side. I put my finger in her mouth and checked every tooth, but they are fine. I took her to the vet again last week, (mainly as she is due her booster, but thought i'd ask him to check her teeth again) but my vet assures me that her teeth and gums look fine, he actually said her teeth and gums look in excellent condition for her age. He seems quite stumped!

He told me to come back if I have any concerns in the next two weeks. He said that it may be root pain, so if she is still acting up, then he will xray and investigate further.

I must admit since then, she's been ok. I have given her some tuna, as this is suppose to help clean the teeth and touch wood, she hasn't shown any problems since.

I wouldn't worry about your mothers cat going under anesthesia and possibly surgical care. My previous cat had terrible teeth, (due to a car accident and breaking his top and bottom jaw) and he had dental work on and off throughout his life. It is a simple procedure, and cats do not mind having teeth out.

Please keep me informed about your mothers cat.