Dear Dr. John, I own a 15-year-old cat who has a swelling in his jaw that has been there and growing for three weeks now. He is still eating and drinking without too much of a problem, but he is st… ...

Dental care for cats is extremely important, says Cindy Houlihan, DVM, of The Cat Practice in Birmingham, MI. Here are tips to keep kitty's mouth fresh. See a vet twice a year .