Black Spot On Roof Of Cat S Mouth

Now using your other hand put one finger where the front teeth meet and push down gently with steady pressure on the lower jaw.

Black spot on roof of cat s mouth.

My cat has a black spot on the roof of his mouth just behind the front teeth and two smaller on his tongue for several days. At this stage the damage to your cat s teeth is done. This means that your cat s teeth will start to weaken within the mouth. The color of the skin in your cat s mouth and on his gums tells an important story.

Cat world explains that black spots that appear in a cat s mouth are caused by an increase in the number of melanocytes or pigment producing cells. Black markings on the roof of a cat s mouth are likely nothing but the normal pigmentation. Tip your cat s head back so his nose points upward. This harmless condition is commonly called orange cat lentigo due to its frequency of occurrence in orange cream yellow and silver colored cats.

Probably an old wives tale but i have found this to be true with the cats i have had. Any tartare on your cat s teeth will also become increasingly visible. Cats sometimes develop black pigment spots on their lips and gums as they age. Your cat s gums will swell and possibly bleed.

This will lead to a black appearance. He will drink but refuses solid food even canned. As your cat s mouth opens you ll have a few seconds to get a good look inside.