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My cats hate the toothbrush, would rubbing virbac toothpaste with my finger onto their teeth and gums daily work to maintain their oral hygiene.
Yes this would work just be careful not to get bitten! There are other alternatives too that you can try to help with oral hygiene if tooth brushing is proving to be a problem. You can get a seaweed extract to add to the food daily called plaque off. There is also aquadent which is a bit like a mouth wash that you add to their water for them to drink. My favourite option is hills TD food as this has both a mechanical and chemical action to break down the calculi and improve oral hygiene and hopefully prevent dental work.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Can I clean my cat's teeth with gauze and one tea spoon salt in a cup of water (or normal saline).. to relieve the gingivitis..or only water? He has bad breath and pain in his jaw.. but can't go to visit a vet Or should I give him antibiotics? Thank
If he he has pain he should be seen by a vet to rule out damaged teeth or a broken jaw which requires repair or extraction - brushing will not solve this. I would also recommend using a pet toothpaste or dental hygiene gel as these are more effective and also better accepted as they are flavoured.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I'm having lots of trouble with brushing Luna's teeth, she absolutely hates it. She hates anyone getting near her mouth (it's also really hard to give her oral meds). Even if you hold her against her will she will never calm down and just keep tryin
Hi and thanks for posting! Don't worry- you are not alone! Many pets do not enjoy their owners brushing their teeth. The best thing really is to have a professional dental scaling with your veterinarian once a year. However, there are many dental products out there to help decrease plaque formation and prevent dental calculus build up. Perhaps a dental chewable, water additive, or a dental spray would be easier. I have included below a link to a list of dental products approved by the veterinary oral health council. http://www.vohc.org/VOHCAcceptedProductsTable_Cats.pdf I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Hello, I would like to ask about dental hygiene in cats.All of my 3 girls have mild gingivitis(pathological causes have been excluded by the doctor),so I try to brush their teeth,since brushing is considered the best solution for their case.I have tr
I have found that a lot of cats will allow you to wrap your finger in gauze and gently rub the gum line that way. If they will tolerate that it may be a bit more effective then just your bare finger. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I prefer all natural cat foods. Does anyone make a natural dry cat food that is a Dental Diet?
Hello and thank you for your questions about Molly. Unfortunately there are no dental diets that are labeled as natural. That does not mean that these diets are bad however. The kibble of these diets are formulated to remain intact until the tooth is fully buried in the kibble. This is unique and will help to scrub oof tartar and massage the gum tissue which creates better oral health. Normal cat kibble will break apart as soon as the tooth begins to push into the kible. It does not maintain its form to create a scrubbing action or promote gum health. These diets have been shown to improve oral health and the cats who eat them. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on August 12th, 2025