By watching your cat’s mouth, and seeking veterinary advice when problems are observed, you can help your cat stay healthy. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell, D.V.M. owns The Cat Care Clinic in Orange, 714 ...

Chattering of a cat’s mouth suggests to me the possibility of discomfort that should be addressed. The hospital is open, just not to you. Have the cat seen.

Q Tigger, my 13-year-old cat, now has black pigment inside the lower part of his mouth. Also, there’s a clump of hair on his back; it’s like gum stuck there. I tried to wash the area, b… ...