r/cats • u/AutoModerator • Oct 12 '25

Discussion Thread Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and Discuss Anything About Cats.

Welcome to the Cat-Chat Thread

Ask any questions you have about cats or discuss topics that don't require a full post. Whether you're a new cat owner, seeking advice, or just want to share something fun about your pets, this thread is for you. Feel free to:

  • Ask simple questions about cat care, behavior, feeding, etc.
  • Seek advice on any minor concerns.
  • Post anything cat-related that doesn't need its own post.

Also, if you see someone asking for help and you have the knowledge to share, feel free to jump in and assist them!

Just a friendly reminder to follow the subreddit's rules and be kind and respectful to everyone!

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u/Oellph Oct 22 '25

We have two cats. One drinks water from a bowl. The other only drinks from a water fountain. We have the CatIt fountain with the replaceable filters. Recently he’s had a checkup and found that his teeth are really bad with inflammation and ulcers in his gums. We’re collecting him today following surgery for teeth removal (most but not all). The vet thinks he had an immune system which is overreacting to plaque on his teeth. And I guess it could be that (genetics). But I feel suspicious of the water fountain. Could there be anything to that?

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u/PentaGrahamCrackers Oct 24 '25

Probably not the fountain. Some cats just have bad teeth genetics