Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Table of Contents Other Symptoms Causes Visit the Vet Prevention and Treatment Takeaway Fishy or otherwise stinky cat breath can be downright unpleasant. If you’ve ever caught a pungent whiff first thing in the morning, you might wonder if it’s just regular cat breath or if your cat has a more serious case of halitosis. “A healthy cat’s breath should be relatively neutral or have only a mild, meaty scent from their diet,” says Dr. Kathryn...

Did you know that cats have up to 200 million olfactory receptors in their noses and a dedicated “scent organ” in the top of their mouth? That’s an ability to smell 14 times stronger and farther than humans. It’s no surprise that cats are known for their first-rate sense of smell. With the ability to smell up to 4 miles away, cats can also find particular scents overwhelming. Consider a smell you dislike, and imagine it 10 times stronger! However, knowing which smells cats dislike can be...