Taking care of your cat’s teeth is very important and it is ultimately, of course, up to the owner. Pet care is a very special thing that requires you to be a responsible pet owner and it even allows you to bond with your pet. Although kittens are usually without major teeth issues, after a few years your kitten is of course a cat and have have major teeth issues. Surprisingly, 85 percent of pets which are in the adult stage have periodontal disease. And believe it or not, this is the widest cause of health problems in cats. That is what taking care of your cat’s teeth is so important although many do not even think about it until your vet points it out to you at a visit.
To take care of your cat’s teeth, it is a relatively easy process and only requires about 5-6 minutes of your time. You will need to get some supplies such as scissors, a sterile gause, and believe it or not but they carry cat toothpaste and you will find this item at most pet stores. What you will need to do is then wrap the gauze around your index finger of the hand you typically use to write (right or left obviously) and then put some toothpaste on your fingertip or you can also dip your finger into some sterile solution that is recommended by some vets (please ask your vet for details). However, the cat toothpaste is the most widely used method. Gently rub your finger like a toothbrush in a circular motion on your car’s teeth. The most important area to apply is the gums. Gently massage the gums at while you do this. You do not have to brush the back sides of the teeth.
After your cat has become used to this process, eventually you should be able to use a small toothbrush such as those that toddlers use. There is a trick that some pet owners use on their cats to make this process a little easier on both you and your cat. You can purchase “fish flavored” cat toothpaste at your local pet care store and this of course makes the toothpaste much tastier for your cat and may result in less fidgeting by your cat. This is a win-win situation of course for both you and your cat. Another important part of the process in dental care of your cat is to make sure that there is no bleeding in your cat’s gums. If this occurs, your pet will require more than just the teeth care that you can provide. This is a sign your cat will require dental scaling that only a veterinarian is capable of doing so you will of course need to schedule an appointment for your cat to go as soon as possible.
Since dental care is so imperative for your cat, please make sure that you incorporate this process into your pet cat care regime. Most cat owners do not realize that this is the most common health problem for cats and thus educating yourself and other cat owners as well is very important. You and your cat will get used to this process and hopefully enjoy it together after it becomes a routine, especially if you use the fish flavored toothpaste.