Domestic cats are predators by nature. The teeth are their main “weapon”. With their help, they can fight enemies and also eat their nourishing lunches successfully. Due to the constant contact with the food, saliva, and environment, a large number of germs are accumulated in the cat oral cavity. Which is why it’s important to use equipment from leading dental handpiece brands to clean your cat’s teeth.
Effects of ignoring a cat’s dental health:
- unpleasant smell
- tooth plaque
- tartar deposition
- the development of serious diseases: caries, stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis.
Cat Teeth Care
Cat teeth need an attentive owner, which will make all possible to prevent disease. The complex of procedures includes:
- inspection of cat teeth by the owner
- brushing of teeth
- removing of plaque
- removing of tartar with help the veterinarian
Different cat teeth cleaning products such as special toothpaste, disinfecting balms and elixirs, wipes to remove plaque are widely represented on the market. There are also toothbrushes designed specifically for cats.
The best way for the cat is adopting to teeth brushing from the kitten age, as in future this procedure will be needed 1-2 times a week. A toothbrush of suitable shape and size, as well as toothpaste with the taste of cat delicacy (bacon, chicken or fish), will take care of cat’s oral hygiene.
The small size, flexible shape, soft bristles, rubber protrusions will allow you to clean the accessible cat’s incisors and canines; and also the molars, which are hidden from the eyes. It is forbidden to use human toothpaste to clean cat teeth; it can lead to serious poisoning because during the procedure the significant amount of a paste gets into the digestive system.
If the cat doesn’t accept brushes – it is better to buy a special rubber nozzle (cap) that can be put on a finger and clean the teeth. You can also buy special food for brushing your cat teeth.
In conclusion, please, pay attention that besides the cat teeth cleaning products, there also various lotions, balms, chlorhexidine-based sprays, which can help to kill pathogenic bacteria and avoid the bad-smelling cat breath (halitosis).
