I am about to adopt a two year old Australian Mist cat from a breeder. She has told me that its jaw is slightly undershot. I don't know by how much and examining the cat would not be helpful as I am no breeding expert. I am concerned because I have read on line that this could cause periodontal disease. Advice will be much appreciated please. I have to phone the lady tonight with my decision to rehome the cat.
bcats
Undershot Jaw in cats
Lola was a bit undershot, she lost her incisors maybe as a result, but otherwise her teeth were fine while she was with me and getting a raw chicken wing most days. It really is a matter of degree, but if the cat's teeth are fine now at 2 then I feel that with suitable care they should continue that way.
It may be that the breeder has mentioned it purely in passing. I know that when I have visitors/prospective owners here to see my kittens I do sometimes revert to 'breeder mode' and find myself saying or telling them things that are really of no consequence whatsoever to them.
An undershot (or overshot) bite generally causes no problems whatsoever but just very occasionally it may throw the remainder of the cat's dentition out of proper alignment such that other teeth may not 'sit' in place correctly and may impact upon the gums. It couldn't hurt to ask the breeder by email if the cat has ever had any dental problems or if the vet has been consulted.
An undershot (or overshot) bite generally causes no problems whatsoever but just very occasionally it may throw the remainder of the cat's dentition out of proper alignment such that other teeth may not 'sit' in place correctly and may impact upon the gums. It couldn't hurt to ask the breeder by email if the cat has ever had any dental problems or if the vet has been consulted.
Bilbo is slightly undershot and is doesn't effect him, Infact I didn't even notice it until a judge pulled him up on it at a show. He still eats and everything as normal.
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