Factors that can predispose a cat to stomatitis include retroviral diseases such as Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Additional causes may include Calicivirus, Juvenile Onset Periodontitis, periodontal disease, and genetics.

How do you prevent stomatitis in cats?

To prevent stomatitis in cats, your veterinarian may recommend that you rinse or brush your cat's mouth. There are also some topical ointments that can be used to reduce or prevent inflammation of the cat's gums.

How long can a cat live with stomatitis?

However, with appropriate oral health care such as a dental diet and yearly exams/cleaning, this form of dental disease is treatable and cats can live for many years with their pearly whites. In contrast, stomatitis is characterized by extreme inflammation and pain and thus requires more extreme treatment.