Leopard Cat

　　1. Common oral diseases in cats are generally stomatitis and granuloma

　　Stomatitis refers to inflammation of the cat’s oral mucosa, tongue, and gums, causing ulcers, necrosis, and secondary infections. It is characterized by inflammation, ulcers, pain, inability to chew, and excessive drooling. If not treated promptly, stomatitis can develop into eosinophilic granuloma.

　　Feline eosinophilic granuloma is an inflammatory lesion with unknown cause in the cat’s oral cavity. Microscopic examination shows epithelial necrosis on the surface, with a band of leukocyte infiltration underneath. The deeper layers contain many eosinophils. It commonly occurs on the lips, tongue, soft palate, pharynx, and oral mucosa. In these areas, small round spots may appear, gradually enlarging to form a typical brown, dry lesion with upturned edges. Brown granulomas continually grow within the oral mucosa, protruding into the oral cavity.