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Cat lost his tooth

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Question
My cat got in a fight with another cat and lost his tooth.  He's drooling a lot since yesterday when it happened.  Keeps trying to lick it out.  He wants to eat but can't.  Please help.

Answer
Renee,

I am not a vet, but it sounds as if there is more damage then just a lost tooth.  Were it my cat, I would get him to the vet immediately.  Teeth with cavities or damage are an open gateway for all kinds of pathogens to get directly into your cat's blood stream!

Best regards... Norm.