Can cats with no teeth get dentures?

She was born with a condition that made her gums bleed and her teeth come loose from the roots. She was in extreme pain and she only ate enough to stay alive, so two years ago, she had surgery to remove them. read more

Apparently, cats don't really need their teeth in order to make the food manageable for swallowing and digesting. In fact, since she had her teeth removed, Preeti has gone up in weight from 3.2 lbs to a much more respectable 6.2 lbs. read more

However, feral cats that rely on hunting as a major source of food will not do well without any teeth at all. Cats use their teeth to kill their prey, and without teeth a feral cat could lose a significant source of food. read more

Many cats who've lost their teeth can still eat dry food. As they age, many cats lose teeth to dental disease and decay -- some even lose all of them. Your cat can still probably eat dry food after tooth loss, but it may take time to adjust. read more