Cat has Terrible Oral Odor

>Q: My cat has terrible oral odor. What is causing this and how can we fix it?

A: Does your cat have dental disease? Tooth decay is a very common problem in cats and will definitely cause the odor you are describing. If your cat has dental disease he will need to have his teeth cleaned and possibly some extracted. If your cat's teeth are perfect, your vet can run routine blood work to rule out things like kidney disease or even diabetes which can affect the breath.