Why Dental Care is ESSENTIAL.
IS YOUR CAT HIDING A PAINFUL SECRET?
CATS are masters of disguise. They can nap peacefully in the sun, purr on your lap, and chase their favourite toy — all while hiding painful dental disease.
In fact, up to 70% of cats show signs of dental disease by age 2, and most cat owners don’t know it’s there until the damage is done. That’s why Sydney Animal Hospitals is focusing on feline dental health this May and June.
The Silent Signs of Dental Disease
Unlike dogs, cats rarely show obvious signs of dental pain. Instead, you might notice:
• Bad breath (not just “cat food breath” — real, foul odour)
• Reduced appetite or chewing only on one side
• Drooling or pawing at the mouth
• Weight loss, irritability, or sleeping more than usual
Often, these symptoms are subtle or mistaken for “just getting older.”
Why Dental Care Matters
Dental disease doesn’t just affect the mouth — it can impact your cat’s entire body. Bacteria from infected gums can enter the bloodstream and damage the kidneys, liver, and heart. Left untreated, it becomes a painful and costly condition to manage.
But the good news? Early intervention and routine dental care can prevent these problems entirely.
What You Can Do.
To help more cats stay healthy and pain-free, Sydney Animal Hospitals is offering a range of feline-specific dental offers this May and June:
• Free nurse dental checks
• Discounted dental treatments
• Complimentary Hill’s T/D diet with every dental
• Free urine test with every health check or vaccine (to detect early kidney disease).
• Bonus flea/tick protection with vaccine.
If your cat hasn’t had a dental check in the past 12 months — or ever — now is the time.
Let’s make sure your feline friend isn’t hiding a painful secret.
