Veterinarians estimate that 70% of cats after their third year suffer from periodontal disease in cats, which is a large percentage indeed!
But there is something more dangerous than that. When a cat with gum disease chews, some bacteria enter the blood through the cat's saliva and cuts into its mouth.
These bacteria then seep into the blood vessels of cats, and may go to the heart, liver, kidneys and cause further complications in the health of cats without our knowing it.
Step One: Use a cat toothbrush early
Cat breeders are interested in cat vaccinations from an early age and are keen to vaccinate cats on time, but what about cat teeth?
Cat dental care should start from a very early age
You should start brushing your cat's teeth at an early age so that it becomes a routine part of the cat's daily life.
Cats are surprised at brushing their teeth if it starts late in their lives, and cats usually run away from brushing their teeth because they are not used to it.
But when you start brushing your cat's teeth when she is young. Your cat will understand that this is a normal thing and will not be afraid of it when it gets old, especially when it reaches the third year of its life, when cat dental problems abound.
Cleaning cats' teeth creates a beautiful bond between you and your cat, where you and your cat spend some very special time between you and you take care of her and her health, which strengthens the bond between you and your cat and increases your cat's love for you
Even if your cat is old, you should start from now on examining its teeth and starting to take care of it, and do not worry, with time your cat will get used to the toothbrush and will start getting used to the process of brushing teeth.
Step Two: Set the appointment for cleaning the cat's teeth
Until your cat gets used to using the toothbrush, you must do this daily, which may be difficult for many cat breeders. But there are alternatives.
You can set a weekly appointment to brush your cat's teeth, once or twice a week to brush the cat's teeth is a very good rate if you keep it.
Setting a dental cleaning date for your cat, and creating the appropriate atmosphere for this will motivate your cat to get used to this routine and with time it will become a part of its life.
Reward your cat after the teeth cleaning process, either by giving her some toys or giving her cat treats sold in pet stores as a reward for brushing her teeth.
With time, you will notice that your cat will start reminding you when to brush the teeth and will not find any resistance from her.
Step Three: Purchase only dental care products for cats
In order to avoid various cat dental problems, you must use materials that are safe for your cat's health. So you should choose pet-friendly products.
There are many products that you will find in pet supply stores, as well as in various veterinary clinics. These products are for cat teeth
Use only cat toothpaste, and do not use human toothpaste because it may poison your cat
Cat toothpaste may contain a label that indicates that it is safe for the health of cats, make sure that this label is there and read the instructions for use before buying
The most dental-safe cat toothpaste products marked with VOHC , which stands for Veterinary Oral Health Council Certified , you may also find Controls Plaque.
Step Four: Use the types of dry foods that maintain dental health
If you mainly use dry food in your cat's food, we advise you to use some of the types that are recommended to preserve the teeth.
There are some types of dry food that are specifically designed to treat cat teeth and prevent the formation of tartar and plaque on the teeth.
These types of dry foods designed for dental care have a slightly larger grain than regular grains and have a spongy texture. When the cat chews these pills, they bend slightly and wrap around the teeth.
In this way, it helps to remove plaque bacteria that may cause the formation of tartar on the teeth and the emergence of various gum diseases
You can also consult a veterinarian if your cat suffers from various dental diseases. The veterinarian may suggest some foods for your cat that are very helpful in reducing various cat dental problems
Step Five: Visit the vet from time to time
You should visit the veterinarian once every four months to take care of your cat's teeth and periodic examinations, especially when the third year of your cat's life has passed
During your visit to the vet, he will examine your cat's teeth and clean your cat's teeth to make sure that there are no health concerns or problems in the cat's teeth.
Although you clean your cat's teeth periodically, this will not prevent tooth decay or health problems for the cat's teeth by 100%.
Just as it happens in human teeth, brushing your teeth daily will not prevent dental disease completely, but it will reduce it significantly and this happens in cats as well.
Making sure your cat's teeth are healthy and knowing any potential risks will help avoid cat dental problems before they appear and worsen.
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