The small pieces of bone in the food should not cause any problems. Feline periodontitis can be a tough problem There are numerous theories but nothing proven. One theory is that the cat develops an autoimmune reaction to the ligament that attaches the tooth to the bone, and by removing the tooth, with the ligament, the inflammation stops. This is rather drastic, and doesn't always work. Another theory is that this reaction is due to an infection, often of Bartonella, which is hard to diagnose and hard to treat. Feline leukemia infections have also been implicated in cats with inflamed gums. I would suggest having your cats seen by a holistic vet if there is still a problem.

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