Do cats brush their teeth?

Nature is nature, but the teeth of cats lose their whiteness in the same way. Plaque forms on them, which eventually turns into tartar, causes inflammation of the gums and destroys teeth. But if you regularly care for your pet’s oral cavity, all these problems can be avoided. How to do it?

Daily brushing would easily solve the problem: a toothbrush removes 80% of plaque in just half a minute! But how often do you meet cats who like this procedure? That’s right, there are none. So we use other methods. We will delight you: there are a lot of them!

• Step 1. Proper nutrition.

  Dental health directly depends on the nature of the diet. Any food that is not suitable for a cat is a load on the oral cavity and the digestive system as a whole. But if a cat is fed high-quality dry food, her teeth are safer. Dry granules mechanically clean plaque from the teeth and prevent the formation of tartar. The cat’s teeth are cleaned right during the meal. And no water, brushes and paste!

• Step 2. Dental goodies.

  The cat’s diet is not only the main food, but also the treats with which you indulge her. And they should also be useful. The combination of good dry food and dental treats is a double whammy for plaque. Dental treats clean off plaque that dry granules have not coped with and freshen breath. You need to choose special series for oral health and fresh breath. There are many such treats in pet stores. These are, for example, crispy “Healthy Teeth” pads from Mnyams, as well as any dry treats (necessarily of good quality!).

• Step 3. Safe dietary supplements for dental health.

  Another way to fight plaque and tartar is with specific nutritional supplements such as ProDen PlaqueOff Natural Algae Supplement. Unlike other remedies, they do not act for a short time, but systemically, that is, protection of the teeth is provided 24 hours a day. Once in the body in the form of a supplement, useful substances are excreted along with saliva and prevent the formation of plaque. The result is usually noticeable after a couple of weeks.

• Step 4. Useful toys.

  Properly selected toys are not only a way to diversify leisure time, but also an effective help in maintaining health. To care for your teeth and oral cavity, special dental toys are designed (for example, Orka Dental banana, wheel and “Mint leaf” from Petstages). Such toys clean the plaque, massage the gums and freshen the breath. Be sure to give a couple to your cat!

• Step 5. Preventive check-ups at the veterinarian.

  Dental problems are not always due to poor nutrition. They can be hereditary or provoked by other factors. Therefore, even if the cat eats well and looks great, it still needs to be taken regularly for examination. Timely detection of the problem will allow you to stop it as quickly as possible and significantly save your budget.

• Step 6. We listen to a specialist.

  Depending on the condition of the teeth, the veterinarian gives different recommendations. Some cats need a balanced diet, others need to have their teeth cleaned with a special paste, and others need to undergo treatment, for example, to remove tartar. Treatments can be expensive, but the sooner you get started, the better. Dental problems don’t go away on their own. Delay will inevitably lead to a worsening of the situation and, accordingly, large expenses.

Take care of the health of your wards, and may their teeth always be healthy!