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Some time ago, the very idea of ​​brushing a cat’s teeth might have seemed ridiculous. However, now veterinarians are increasingly talking about the need to care for the teeth of pets. Why brush your cat’s teeth and how to do it yourself at home?

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Why brush your cat’s teeth?

Veterinarians say that caring for a cat’s teeth is important for its well-being and health, especially for older pets. Poor dental health causes diseases, including life-threatening purrs. However, studies in the US have shown that only 1 in 5 owners brush their cat’s teeth at home, and about 65% of owners go to veterinarians for professional cleaning of their pet’s teeth. In the post-Soviet space, the situation is likely to be even worse.

If your purr’s breath is not fresh, then most likely a huge amount of bacteria lives in her mouth. Diseases can be cured, however, if the cause (bad teeth) is not addressed, the cat will get sick again and again.

That is why it is extremely important to brush your cat’s teeth – including on your own at home.

How to brush a cat’s teeth?

On sale you can find special toothpastes for animals, as well as special toothbrushes. You can also remove plaque with cotton swabs and gauze swabs.

It is not necessary to brush your cat’s teeth every day, you can do it 3 times a week.

Of course, the easiest way to teach a small kitten to brush their teeth, however, an adult cat can be accustomed to this procedure if you have patience.

At first, just touch the cat’s teeth without trying to open its mouth. When the cat calmly perceives these touches, begin to gradually pull her lips back. After that, you can proceed directly to brushing your teeth.

If you act carefully and consistently, you can certainly make brushing your cat’s teeth one of the must-have routines for pet care.