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- Understand and prepare the ground
- The right way to clean your teeth
- Top teeth brush down
- Alternatives to toothbrushing
As much as your cat is very intelligent, intuitive and practically just lacks talking, there are certain skills and dynamics that are not listed within their domestic nature, such as cleaning their teeth.
Unlike domestic cats, wild cats find outside elements with which they can brush their teeth, such as branches, leaves or grass, and in this way keep their teeth clean. In the case of your cat, you must perform this task. Taking care of your dental hygiene is essential for your health, it is a basic care that will help prevent any type of infection or worse, any oral disease that can result in a painful and expensive operation.
Manipulating your cat's mouth and teeth and turning it into a routine may seem like an odyssey (especially since cats don't like it very much) but it doesn't have to be. Continue reading this PeritoAnimal article where we explain how clean your cat's teeth in the best way possible, so that your feline feels comfortable and remains healthy and happy.
Understand and prepare the ground
THE plaque or debris accumulation it is the main dental disease in cats. This can cause sore gums, bad breath and in worst cases infections or tooth loss. For this reason it is important to create an oral cleaning routine.
It may cost a little at first, but if you do this regularly, he will eventually get used to the process and it will become less unpleasant and simpler each time. Try to brush your teeth and be aware of the state of your mouth. three times at month. If your cat is a kitten, take the opportunity to create this habit from an early age.
The right way to clean your teeth
cats toothpaste not the same as human beings, all marks are totally harmful and we don't want your cat to end up intoxicated. Currently, there are special pastes for feline hygiene. The same happens with toothbrushes, although this one is non-toxic and can be too hard and big for the cat's small mouth. For some people it is more comfortable to cover their finger with gauze or a soft sponge and use it as a brush. All these materials can be purchased at any veterinarian or petshop.
As we don't want you to end up scratched by your cat, you should get a towel and wrap it in it, leaving only the head part uncovered. Then place him on your lap in a position that is comfortable for both you and him, and stroke his head, ears, and lower jaw. This action will help to relax any tension that exists in the mouth area.
Top teeth brush down
When you feel your cat is calm, lift your lip on one side and start brushing, gently and downward, the outer part of your teeth. This should be done a little further down the gum line to the tips, just as your parents taught you. It is very important to remove and expel from the mouth all food residues that are incrusted.
to brush the inner part, you may have to apply a little pressure to get your cat to open its mouth. Do it with care to see if you can, otherwise the taste and smell of the toothpaste will help with this function. It is not necessary to rinse as this type of toothpaste is edible, however, when you have finished brushing your teeth, let the cat drink water if you like.
Alternatives to toothbrushing
If you've tried it many times and it's still very unpleasant for your cat and it's a constant fight between you and your pet, you should know that there are special foods to fight dental plaque. They are not 100% effective but they help to reduce it.
Whether you brush your cat's teeth or opt for the option we mentioned earlier, ask your cat for help. vet trust and take your cat to have regular dental inspections.
If you liked this article, also check out the following articles that can help you deal better with your kitten:
- How to clean a cat without bathing it
- Sleeping with cats is bad?
