How normal is it for a cat to have whiffy breath? He's nearly 6 months old so still a kitten. He's on 100% wet diet (Bozita, Animonda, Smilla)
I've given his mouth a really good check over and all gums are pale pink and all teeth bright White.
It's only when he yawns that I can smell it.
Is this normal?

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Hi Jo,

I think if he's not stinky too often, there's no problem. But if the smell persists for a longer period - I don't know, a week or two, then your cat might need a vet check (and not an owner check ) He's very young for dental problems, but an infection is not impossible. If it's not that, it's the stomach, or a throat infection.

You'll start to worry when you know the problem is not now and then.

Good luck hun.

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He's already booked in for Saturday morning but just wondered what people here thought. Hopefully it's just his meaty diet

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I could be wrong ,it has been known but I think when kittens are teething their breath can be a bit smelly.Meeko's certainly was and I'm fairly sure I've read of others mentioning the same thing.Feel free to tell me I'm talking BS

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I definitely agree with this! Lola's canines are coming through at the moment and her breath is stinky when she's grooming/yawning etc.

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Sheldon always has stinky breath but he has a lot of dental problems but like the others have said its prob his "adult" teeth coming through

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Treacle had smelly breath with teething too, especially when he had a loose baby tooth (one of the main fangs) hanging on for several weeks alongside the new adult one. It looked quite sore too so I was very glad when the vet removed it when he was neutered. They don't want to operate on kittens unless necessary which is totally understandable!! Hope it's just teething troubles

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Given his age, this would be my thinking too.