Great appetite, I can hear it crunching kibble, no drooling, just gum redness, swelling, and bad breath.
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Based on your description, the cat has red, swollen gums and bad breath but normal appetite; this may be gingivitis from tartar, bacterial infection, or viral infection. If a cat has tartar, it usually causes red gums and bad breath. In addition, if the cat’s gums are scraped by a foreign object and get a bacterial infection, red gums and bad breath may also appear. Furthermore, infection with calicivirus, herpesvirus, or leukemia may show these symptoms. Check whether the cat has tartar; if so, take it to a vet for dental cleaning. If there is no tartar and no gum wound, it is probably viral, and a prompt vet visit is advised.
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