Cats are masters at hiding pain, especially when it comes to their teeth. Even with broken teeth, exposed nerves, and gum infections, most cats will still eat, purr, and act like everything’s fine.

That’s why cat dental care in Summer Hill is such an important part of what we do. Dental disease in cats often goes undiagnosed for years – until it becomes severe, painful, and expensive to treat.

Subtle signs of dental disease in cats

Worried your cat might have dental pain, but not sure what to look for? It’s rarely as obvious as not eating. Some of the red flags we see include:
• smelly breath (that “fishy funk”)
• red or bleeding gums
• dropping food while eating
• a preference for soft food
• hiding, being grumpy or flinching when touched near the face.

By the time a cat does stop eating, the pain is usually unbearable. But even then, many cats will still eat – just slower or messier.

What we see on X-rays

At Summer Hill Village Vet, our dental X-rays often reveal serious issues that aren’t visible to the naked eye, such as:
• Tooth resorption (a painful condition where teeth dissolve)
• Infections hiding below the gumline
• Fractures, bone loss, or retained roots
• Severe inflammation in cats who appear “fine” on the outside

Just like with dogs, cat dental care in Summer Hill often starts with what we can’t see. That’s why we always recommend X-rays under anaesthetic when a dental issue is suspected.

What is Dental Month for cats?

This month, we’re making it easier to get ahead of dental disease with:
• Free dental checks (vet consults for older/sick cats, nurse checks for healthy adults)
• Fixed-price dental clean under anaesthetic ($595 for cats)
• Free dental X-rays for existing clients (save up to $199)
• Pamper package while under (nail trim, tidy-up, ear check)

Early care = less pain, fewer extractions, and lower long-term costs.

We take cat dental care in Summer Hill seriously because we know how quietly cats suffer. Prevention is everything.

Learn more

You can browse our pet health blog for more advice.

Call us on 9797 2555 or book online to secure your free check this month.
Let’s catch dental disease before it hurts.