Do you brush your cats teeth?

if so have you ever heard of the brand C.E.T tooth paste and tooth brush? i have noticed when i was looking at my cats teeth that she had a yellow tooth and her gum where the tooth was a little bit redish/ dark pinkish . so i wanted to buy a toothbrush and toothpaste so i can clean then! what brand do u reccomend for cats and btw my cat is 6 yrs old and i feed her wellness brand cat food dry in the day time and wet at night!also how many times a day do u brush your cats teeth and when did u start doing it ?=)








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-Tianna

Do you brush your cats teeth?
no but i should
Reply:the best way to go is a finger tooth brush one that slips over the finger. you dont have to do it everyday once a week or so is fine. you can also call vets and ask about having a dental done for you cat its just a teeth cleaning. at my work it costs about 160 .
Reply:i don't know but i brush my dogs
Reply:no i dont but if they are fed on good quality dry food that should help to clean their teeth naturally
Reply:nope but i give it a bath like this





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Reply:If her teeth do look a little weird i'd brush um if i were you...but no, i don't actually brush my cats teeth.
Reply:I don't brush my cats teeth. Instead, I feed them Friskies hard food, and everyother day, they get cat treats that are made to be a replacement for brushing. then on the days that they don't get the dental treats, they get 1/4 of a can of Friskies Soft food (the small can). My animals are all healthy, and only go to the vet when they need their booster shots. They are all older now, so they go to the doctor once every 2 or 3 years. Except for one of my little boys, he likes to swat at bumble bees in the spring. He usually ends up getting stung, so we have to take him in to get the stinger removed. Have you ever tried to stick your finger in a cat's mouth....I don't recommend it.





For my dogs, I give them "dental bones" they are really hard, and have things in them to break away tartar.
Reply:no
Reply:Kind of. I rub PetzLife gel on her teeth with a finger brush, but I don't really consider it brushing. I just apply the gel, and that's it.
Reply:I rescued a ragdoll with some very bad teeth and bad breath. We got his teeth cleaned at the vet (go to a vet, don't get this done at a groomer!!!!!)





It made all the difference. I finger-brush his teeth once a week. He hates it but knows it's coming. You can also use a cotton rag to begin with, wiping her teeth, getting her used to the effects, then add the paste. When she's okay with that, it's time to upgrade to a toothbrush. The finger brush is good if your cat's mouth is large enough. I also had a small cat whose mouth was far too small, so I had to improvise. I bought a disposable pet toothbrush that had paste already on it. I washed it off and cut in half lengthwise. The bristles were a bit rough, so I took that into consideration when I brushed. She did okay with that and never needed a vet cleaning.
Reply:I have not done this myself, but have considered it. There is a brand at the pet store that i read works well. It is important to do so though especially if her gums are irritated. you should brush at least once a day. I read that you can start by rubbing your cats cheeks and doing this for a few weeks.
Reply:I don't. I really meant to but have just plain failed.





I have heard of c.e.t. dental - they've gotten good reviews for their various products. I bought their treats (my girls didn't care for them though) and their water supplement. I don't use it anymore because they don't drink much.





But yes, they are a good product. I don't know that one toothpaste or brush is better than any other, though, so just use what works for you and your cat.





Personally, I use chicken necks for their teeth. And by the way, you've chosen a good brand of food. Good for you!
Reply:Yes, we brush one cat's teeth regularly, the other when we can get him to sit still for it. You don't have to brush her teeth every day. We do it once a week or so. It's a very good thing to do if you can do it because dental problems can lead to more serious health problems like heart disease. You can also give her crunchy treats like Greenies to help keep the tartar off her teeth. If your cat is 6 years old, it might be time to consider having her teeth cleaned professionally. It's expensive, but if you can afford it, it is a great thing to do for their health. We just had our 8 year old's teeth cleaned professionally.





I haven't heard of that particular brand of toothpaste and brush, but I don't think it matters much which kind you use, as long as it's made specifically for cats. Your vet can also give you a gel that you put on the cat's teeth with a swab. This is usually easier than brushing because they love the taste of the gel and will spread it around their teeth themselves.



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