Feline Alveolar (Expansile) Osteitis

Feline alveolar osteitis involves painful changes associated with chronic periodontal disease. It may impair eating or grooming, and earlier detection can improve treatment options.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.