Cat Underbite Kitten. Skeletal malocclusion results when an abnormal jaw length creates a malalignment of the teeth. Incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
She has just started teething (i actually found a baby tooth the other day.) she has made that noise maybe 4 or 5 times in the last 2 weeks but only for a few seconds when eating soft food. Ashleigh adopted the cat, now 15 years old, when he was just a kitten (picture: Courtesy of izocui met fang when i brought an animal from work in for treatment.
Occurs when the bottom of the jaw is longer and extends past the top portion of the jaw, creating a jutting chin appearance.
There are two types of malocclusion: If your cat is having trouble swallowing, it may be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs to be treated as soon as possible. Hello, i have a 4 month old little calico named leela. There is a definitely a breed predisposition for cats with malocclusions.