You may be wondering
why a cat will be needing dental care but have you taken a second to question
why they shouldn't? I mean, cats eat every day as humans do, and being
carnivores, their teeth need to stay sharp and healthy, that's where the dental
care sets in. Just like humans, plaques in the cat's teeth get accumulated, and
if not quickly taken care of, it might lead to loss of tooth caused by
gingivitis. But it doesn't just stop there when there is a steady accumulation
of bacteria in the cat's mouth, complications like kidney and heart issues may
arise.
According to research, nearly 80
percent of the cats aged two to three years have symptoms of dental disease,
and if your cat is within this age range and you have not been paying attention
to her dental issues, then it is best to start now. Some of the signs to look
out for pertaining to dental issues with your cats are; when your cat starts
dropping food from her mouth, doing a lot of hiding, becoming unnecessarily
aggressive, chewing with just one side of her mouth, loss of weight, bad odor,
to mention a few. These things can be excruciating and how else will a cat
express herself if not with irregular attitudes. Now that you are familiar with
the symptoms that go with dental issues, how best can they be prevented or
controlled?
Brushing is as important to cats as they
are to humans.
In the wild, the
carnivores take care of their teeth by chewing on bones, but can we consider
our cats as wild animals, especially now that they are our pets? I guess the
answer is no. Perth based veterinarian
clinic - The Pet Practice have told us to
keep their teeth strong and healthy, the need to brush their teeth daily or at
least two times a week is necessary.
Though
we will be brushing their teeth to improve their health and prevent dental
issues, can we just grab them one day and try to brush their teeth without
prior occurrences? That's a big no, and remembering they were not used to it,
we will have to start bit by bit. Therefore, you can start by playing around in
her mouth while cuddling, gently pulling up her lips to see her teeth. Doing
this will make you conscious of her reaction when you want to brush her teeth,
and you will know how best to go all up in her teeth. Your cat might be scared
of toothbrush though, do not freight, there are other options like using a
gauze pad to wipe her teeth or a dental wipe which can all be gotten from a pet’s
store. Also, human toothpaste is not to be used for pets.
Choosing a dental toy and treats for
your cat is a considerable option
It is no surprise that
cats also enjoy playing with toys and having a toy that is beneficial to the
health of the cat means you will be killing two birds with one stone. So, you
can just visit your veterinarian so he can hook you up with cool toys that
fitted with enzymes to reduce plaques.
The use of dental rinse comes as easy as
it sounds
If your cat doesn't
allow you up in her teeth there is nothing to worry about, with the dental
rinse, the bacteria that may be lurking around will be flushed out. This is
also a good alternative to taking care of the dentition of your pet.
