. They are truly...
Uncategorized
August 31st, 2009
|
Bad breath is often an indication of periodontal disease. This serious condition affects 70% of cats by age 3, resulting in tooth and gum infections, pain, loss of teeth and even organ damage.
To avoid this common problem, owners must brush their cats’ teeth twice daily using special cat toothbrushes and toothpaste. For best results, being during kittenhood so your cat easily adjusts to the process of teeth cleaning.
If your cat is completely unwilling to allow brushing, ask your vet about dental wipes that help control plaque. In addition to daily tooth brushing, cats will require veterinary dental cleanings to avoid painful periodontal disease. Get a dental checkup at least once yearly. Dr. Spector is a veterinarian, nutritional advisor & pet lover! For more information about dental health, visit us online at www.vcapets.com. |
As in humans, periodontal disease is connected to heart disease. Bad breath isn’t just an annoyance, it’s a serious medical condition.
Twitch, one of our rescue cats, had to have half of her teeth removed. There is no way that she’ll let me near her mouth to brush. I’ll look into the dental wipes. Thanks.
Ashley won’t let me anywhere near her with a toothbrush. She has no patience for anything including taking medication. I kind of get irritated with the vet when the expect me to do somethings at home. Dogs are ok but a cat forget it. I’ll do the dental cleanings with the vet but I’d like to keep my hand so I’m not trying to brush her teeth anymore. lol
Ok. Thanks for the advice. But two of my cats are 6 years old now, and hate having their teeth brushed. So what could I do to make them used to brushing at this age?
Thanks.
Daniela Caride
TheDailyTail.com
How about changing their diet?? Dry and wet commercial cat food is for the most part causing your cats’ dental problems! A raw diet will effect extraordinary changes within weeks. Think about it – your cats are eating soft low-taurine/high carbohydrate processed food never dreamt of 20 years ago, and now we have a spate of dental and other medical issues in pets. Go back to the diet nature intended for your cat! Go raw!
My cats eat a lot of dry food and I don’t know why they would need their teeth cleaned. Although, Flower had to have her teeth cleaned and the vet found two teeth that were cracked, so I’m glad he did. So talk to ya later tracey