Stomatitis is a painful inflammation of the soft tissue inside a cat's mouth. It's similar to gingivitis, which is a type of gum disease. Stomatitis, though, affects the mucosal tissue ...

But some rare strains (or types) of this virus can be ... Some cases will develop chronic stomatitis/gingivitis. In severe cases, your cat may need nursing care, intravenous fluid therapy, and ...

Cats with stomatitis (inflammation of the entire mouth) may also have red gums, Dr. Burch said. The cause of stomatitis is thought to be an immune response to the plaque on the teeth. Because of ...

Dear Dr. Fox: My 5-year-old cat has been diagnosed with stomatitis, and the veterinarian says that he will probably have to have all his teeth taken out. His gums are sore and some of his teeth ...