Feline Dental Care - Why Clean Your Cat's Teeth

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Feline Dental Care - Why Clean Your Cats Teeth
By Jean Morgan

There is more to being a loving cat owner than just feeding and playing with your little feline friend,
a lot more. You have to do those things to, but you are also responsible for ensuring your cat’s health,
and that includes taking care of your cat’s dental needs. Sure, you take your cat to the veterinarian
when you are supposed to, and of course, he cleans and checks your cat’s teeth when you are there,
but you should really be performing cat dental care at home as well. When it comes to your own dental
care, you couldn’t go to the dentist twice a year and then walk around the rest of the time without ever
brushing your teeth, or eating a breath mint…well, technically you could, but you would probably have
a severe case of halitosis, not to mention be missing a few teeth sooner or later! Just as you can’t get
by with that kind of dental care, neither can your cat!

When it comes to cat dental care, it is very similar to your own dental care. Food and plaque build up
on your cat’s teeth and gums, and if left to sit there for long periods of time, will slowly start to eat away
at your cat’s teeth, leading to tooth decay, oral infections, lost teeth, and even gum disease. All of
these conditions are very detrimental to your cat’s health, impacting his ability to eat properly, leading
to poor nutrition, and even more health problems, all that could be avoided with some general cat
dental care.

When you take your cat to the veterinarian, he is placed under general anesthesia for his dental care,
so it may take him some time to get used to you messing around in his mouth at first. At the
veterinarian, your cat gets his teeth cleaned, and examined for any potential problems. Most of the
time, this doesn’t get too expensive, unless you have neglected your cat’s dental care, in which case
more extensive dental care may be required. So, not only can you protect your cat’s health by
performing home dental care, you can also save yourself a lot of money in veterinary bills as well! Just
another reason why you should take the time to clean your cat’s teeth, just once a week will make a big
difference.

You can brush and care for your cat’s teeth at home, and should do so on a regular basis. Talk to your
veterinarian for his suggestions, and follow his instructions. You can purchase small cat toothbrushes
that fit on the end of your finger from your local pet supply store, and toothpaste designed particularly
for feline use. If you have not brushed your cat’s teeth before, he may not be very happy with this
procedure. You should start by letting your cat get used to having your finger in his mouth, and once he
accepts that, then move on to getting him use to the toothbrush, before you even try to brush his teeth.

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Once he accepts the toothbrush in his mouth with minimal fuss, you can add the toothpaste and start
brushing his teeth.

If you don’t have the time or desire to care for your cat’s dental needs at home, you should take him to
the veterinarian for regular dental care, as his teeth still need to be properly cared for. If you have pet
insurance, it may not be as expensive as you think, definitely not as expensive as having to have major
cat dental work done, which is what will happen if you neglect your cat’s dental needs.

So, whether you provide your cat’s dental care at home, or you have your veterinarian do it on a
regular basis is up to you, but it is part of your responsibility as a pet owner to make certain your cat’s
dental needs are being met, however you choose to do it. Don’t put your cat’s health at risk just
because you don’t have time or want to brush his teeth!

Jean Morgan is a writer of articles concerning pet health and the owner of
http://natureshealthypet.com

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How to Avoid Cat Dental Problems
By Mikael Rieck

When you think of all the illnesses that you need to protect your cat against, one of the last ones that
comes to mind is dental problems. Believe it or not dental problems can make life unbearable for your
cat. A cat with sore cavity ridden teeth will find it to painful to eat; the change in their diet due to their
dental problems can wreak havoc on their other systems. Along with the painful eating, dental
problems left uncared for can lead to heart, liver and kidney disease.

Your cat can not get take care of her teeth all by herself; it is your responsibility to see that your cat
gets the proper preventive care that they need. What are the first thing you do in the morning and the
last thing you do before you go to bed at night?

More than likely you answered brush your teeth. If it is something that you do for your personal health
then your cat needs it too. You should begin brushing your kitten’s teeth right away. You can buy feline
toothpaste. Ingredients in human toothpaste can be harmful for your kitten so it is very important never
to use your toothpaste on your kitten.

Remember that this is a new experience for you and your kitten both. Get the kitten use to brushing
her teeth with your finger first (never try to force a feline toothbrush into their mouth at first you may
break some teeth. It is important that you brush your kitten’s teeth at least three times a week.

If you have an older cat that has never been introduced to the tooth brushing process there is a good
chance that they will not take to it if you try to start it now. Tooth brushing is just like any other trick, you
will have far more success they earlier that you get started. If you don't see any problems with your
adult cat's teeth, call around to your local pet boutiques, a lot of them are starting to offer scraping
services. They will clean away any built up tarter on your cat's teeth.

50 percent of cats over three years of age have some kind of dental problems. In order to make sure
that your cats dental problems don't turn serious or even deadly; take the time to set up and
appointment with your vet. Similar technology that human dentist used are now being used by vets.

Vets can now clean your cat’s teeth using a rotary scalar. A scalar cleans the surfaces and just below
the gums where most feline cavities occur. After the cleaning that cat's teeth are polished and seal,
these steps help to prevent the onset of any dental diseases. Depending on how serious the problem is
your vet may suggest surgery in order to repair any problems.

It is easier to understand the importance of proper dental care if you have ever seen a cat that can not
eat solid food. There is nothing more pathetic and sad than having to sit back and watch the cat that
you love waste away to nothing because they can't eat because of all the pain they are feeling. It is
never too late to get your cat back on track with their dental health. Do not be afraid or ashamed to
take your cat to the vet. That is what they are there for. You want your cat to be a part of your family for
many years to come, do not over look the small health risks that can shorten your cat's lifespan.

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