The main reasons why cats grind their teeth are as follows: First, they are in the teeth changing period and grind their teeth because of itching. Second, suffer from oral diseases, such as gingivitis, oral ulcers, dental calculus, stomatitis and other diseases. Third, the teeth are underdeveloped, causing the upper and lower teeth to be misaligned, so teeth grinding occurs. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination, timely treatment after diagnosis, and clean the cat's mouth regularly.

1. In the teeth-changing period

Cats will start to change teeth when they are 4-5 months old. Cats in the teeth-changing period will grind their teeth frequently because their teeth are itchy. In this case, you can consider preparing a teething stick for the cat or feeding the cat dry cat food to help the cat grind its teeth.

2. Suffering from oral diseases

Cats suffering from gingivitis, oral ulcers, dental calculus, stomatitis and other diseases, or teeth that are loose or broken, can also cause cats to develop Teeth grinding, generally these diseases can also cause cats to have bad oral odor, loss of appetite, etc. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then symptomatic treatment can be carried out after determining the specific cause. At the same time, you must also take good oral care for your cat. It is usually recommended to clean your cat’s teeth 2-3 times a week. You can use toothpaste or tooth cleaning powder to clean.

3. Dental dysplasia

If the cat’s teeth are poorly developed, causing the upper and lower teeth to be misaligned, it will also cause the cat to grind its teeth frequently. In this regard, the owner can take the cat to the pet hospital for dental adjustment.