Cat dental care; does this sound ridiculous? Maybe, but it is one aspect of cat care that gets overlooked regularly. If your cat does not have the proper dental care it can cause a host of other health problems. Without dental care, the gums start to bleed and the teeth will eventually break off. The bleeding gums will allow blood to get inside your cat´s stomach and intestines which can cause numerous infections. Most of which are deadly. The broken teeth can get lodged in the intestines and cause blockages as well as actually cut or damage the stomach and intestines. Both of which is disaster for your feline friend. Have a look at the following tips to help you maintain your cat´s dental health.
- You should speak to your veterinarian as soon as possible after you bring your cat home to schedule a check up and to get information as to the best way to care for your cat´s teeth.
- Brush your cat´s teeth at least once a week. Plaque can build up and cause the gums to bleed. You can purchase toothbrushes and toothpaste made especially for feline dental care. It is imperative that you use only products made for cats, as human products can be deadly to pets.
- Feeding your feline dry cat food will also help aid dental care. When a cat chews the dry food it loosens plaque so that it can be removed from the gums with ease.
Your cat´s teeth will need more attention as he gets older. Just like humans, age brings on changes. Declining health is difficult for your cat. He´ll need his teeth as he grows older because his appetite will decline and it will be important for him to eat what he will.
