It is very important to remember to take care of your cat`s teeth as this is part of being a responsible pet owner. This will help you bond with your pet as well. Kittens usually don't have major teeth problems, but they become a cat after a few years and are likely get problems with their teeth.
It is fairly easy to take care of your cats teeth, and will only take 5-6 minutes of your time. Things you will need are, scissors, a sterile gauze and some cat toothpaste, that you can find at your local pet store.
Using the hand you would write with ,wrap the gauze around your finger, then put the toothpaste onto the gauze or dip your finger into a sterile solution provided by your vet for this purpose. Most people find the cat toothpaste is the best way! Rub your finger on the cats teeth in a circular motion mimicking a toothbrush, massage the cats gums, as this is very important after applying the toothpaste.
A human would brush the side of their teeth but with a cat you don`t have to do this.
As your cats confidence grows you will be able to use a toddlers toothbrush.
You can also purchase a fish flavoured toothbrush for your cat that they will like a lot. This is a trick a lot of cat owners use to get a cat to let them brush their teeth without too much fuss. Always check that there is no bleeding in your pets gums, as the cat will need veterinary care, and possible descaling. It is important to get them the right treatment by booking an appointment without delay with your vet. Just as we have to look after our teeth, it is essential that you get into a care regime with your cat to ensure they maintain healthy teeth.
