What are the dangers of a a tooth abscess in cats?

The larger the abscess has become, the more dangerous the infection can be to the cat. Drain & Clean. The first step in treating a cat with a dental abscess is to sedate it (possibly with general anesthesia), and lance the abscess to drain out all of the pus. The cavity will then be thoroughly cleaned. read more

Death. Just as in humans, untreated infection causes not just agonizing pain, but can cause sepsis leading to eventual cardiac arrest. It's a painful, slow death. read more

Symptoms of Dental Abscess in Cats If you suspect any symptoms of a pus cavity or abscess forming under your cat’s tooth, go to your vet as soon as possible. Infections within the abscess have the potential to develop into a systemic bacterial infection, which is life-threatening. read more

The symptoms of a tooth abscess are sensitivity to hot or cold, severe toothache, sensitivity to pressure, fever, facial swelling, swollen lymph nodes in the jaw and neck area. read more