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Canker sores in young cats: causes and treatment

Oral ulcers can make eating or grooming painful in young cats.

Oral ulcers can make eating or grooming painful in young cats. Infection, immune disease and injury are possible causes requiring investigation.

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.

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