Gingivitis in cats, or stomatitis, is one of the most common problems people contact me about. It is very badly managed by the veterinary industry. It is a really common problem, but a really elusive one too.

So I want to take you through the process of why it happens and how you can reverse and prevent it.

However, it does take quite a big change in your thinking, so you may not like the reasoning. Your friends and family may not like it, either. And your vet certainly won’t. Changing old habits can take time, too.

So be prepared to be challenged!

We can learn so much from our wonderful animal companions. In fact, it was a problematic issue one of my cats had that has lead me down this path. And I so appreciate what she offered me as I have learned so much, which has helped me and mine, and I have been able to help so many others.

Gingivitis in cats is an inflammation of the gums. Inflammation of the whole mouth -  the gums, the mucous membranes, the throat, the tongue is stomatitis. Both are a degenerative diseases, although gingivitis is less serious as it affects less of the tissue.

Degenerative diseases means they will continue to worsen without a change of action. It is an autoimmune disease. Mostly the progression is slow.

The gums are red, swollen, they may bleed. There is a foul smell to the mouth. There can be lesions. And they're painful.

The first signs you may notice is a reluctance to eat. The inflammation causes pain on contact, so eating becomes very painful. The gums loosen their grip on the teeth, so they too cause pain.

The veterinary solutions are antibiotics, steroids and finally teeth extraction, often full mouth. None of this deals with the cause, so benefits are short lived at best.

Whenever you have a problematic health issue, it’s always a good idea to go back to basics. If wild cats had this problem, they wouldn’t live very long. Yet wild cats, of any size, anywhere in the world, are successful where they have not been disturbed by man.

If wild cats don’t get the problem, what is the difference between them and domestic cats lives?

There are quite a few:-

• there is a huge difference in the diet
• wild cats use natural medicines when needed, whereas domestic cats are treated with toxic veterinary medicines
• wild cats are free and live in nature, while most domestic cats are confined inside, away from the naturally healing effects of the sun and contact with the earth

It is a sad reflection of where we, as a species, are in our thinking. Humanity seems to worship the current medical system as a form of religion. Nothing is ever questioned. Everyone bows to the title of Dr.

Yet vets, and doctors alike, are trained, to a large extent, by the drug companies, and big pet food for the vets. They need to be more eclectic. To carry a respectable title, you need to be focused on caring for your patient, offering them whatever is available that they can benefit from. Not on supporting questionable companies whose only interest is profit.

All veterinary medications are patented. You can’t patent a natural product. This means the drugs are synthetic. These do little to support health, and a lot to destroy the immune system.

Wild cats hunt small animals and eat them whole, crunching up on the small bones, consuming all the organs and muscle meat, along with everything else. 

Normally, nothing is wasted although the fur or feathers may be left or vomited back up.

Domestic cats eat kibble or canned food, for the most part. Have you ever looked at the ingredients on the packet? The main ingredients are, almost always, some form of plant protein that has been processed to isolate it.

What follows may be a little animal protein of questionable origin and quality, and a long list of unpronounceable and odd sounding ingredients you probably haven’t ever hear of.

• Why would someone want to give plant based food to a carnivore?
• How natural is processing?
• Odd sounding ingredients are almost always chemicals or synthetic copycats of real nutrients.

The whole mix is cooked at high temperatures, which kills enzymes and alters protein, at the very least.

It is unlikely that the ingredients are fresh or the quality is good as there are little to no standards in pet food. Most animal food comes from human waste.

Does that sound appetising, nutritious or healthy?

Is it surprising that ailments such as gingivitis in cats, or any other chronic health issue, are so common today?

Interestingly, zoos feed their cats the same diet they would eat in the wild. Why? Because they found they fare best on their natural diet. Their health is better. And zoos are very focused on getting the best bang for their buck. They are not interested in wasting money on vet bills. They want their animals to live long, healthy lives.

And a healthy immune system comes from natural diets and lifestyles. NOT the point of a needle.

The immune system is king in keeping anyone healthy. Those of successful wild animals are in good shape. Those of domestic cats are, for the most part, in poor shape. Veterinary medicine does nothing to improve it, despite the belief of those receiving it.

When the immune system is functioning as it should, gingivitis in cats, or stomatitis, or anything else, cannot emerge.

Let's look at how to create a healthy immune system, naturally.

Simply by addressing the diet, which may or may not be straightforward, it is possible to reverse this condition completely when it is in its early stages. It will help the advanced stages, too, although extra help is often needed, as well.

Cats fed a quality, natural, balanced raw meat and bones diet will rarely get any disease, let alone the chronic, degenerative, autoimmune diseases that are currently so prevalent.

The extra help that is often needed to fully and completely reverse gingivitis in cats is good homeopathic treatment. Gingivitis in cats that need this level of help are most likely to fully recover with this specialist form of treatment.

Homeopathy supports natural health. It supports the natural healing ability of the body. It supports a return to vibrant health.

You also need to be patient, so it’s a good idea to use a professional homeopath or homeopathic vet whom you like and trust. This process takes time and you are likely to encounter symptoms that may alarm you in the return to health. 

Don't rush the healing. It took years to emerge. It will take months to heal.