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As many as what share of cats aged three and older have some dental disease, per iCatCare?

As many as 85 percent.

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  1. About 5 percent
  2. About 85 percent ✔
  3. About 20 percent

Why: Dental disease is one of the most common problems in cats. Plaque builds up, gums get inflamed and teeth can be damaged. Regular checks and tooth care help.

Huh, didn't know that: iCatCare says dental disease becomes more common, and more severe, as cats get older.

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Answer: About 85 percent. Dental disease is one of the most common problems in cats. Plaque builds up, gums get inflamed and teeth can be damaged. Regular checks and tooth care help.

  1. iCatCare, Dental disease in cats icatcare.org/articles/dental-disease-in-cats
    as many as 85% of cats aged three years and older thought to have some form of dental disease.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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