In most cases, the cat copes withself-care. However, some procedures are literally beyond her capabilities. And we are talking about brushing teeth. The fact is that the diet of wild cats is very different from what we feed our domestic pets. And if wild animals clean their teeth naturally, then we, the owners, have to brush the teeth of domestic cats. But not everyone knows about the necessity of this procedure and how exactly to carry it out.
Why brush your teeth
Soft food does not give a cat's teeth a chanceself-cleaning, which has a negative impact on oral hygiene and does not prevent the formation of tartar. At first, tartar appears on the upper part of the teeth, gradually compacting and causing gum inflammation. Over time, tartar reaches such a size that it leads to loosening and loss of teeth. Inflammation causes increased salivation, bad breath and toothache. As a result, the cat not only suffers, but also refuses to eat. In this case, only tartar removal and subsequent treatment of the gums and teeth can help. Therefore, domestic cats need to have their teeth brushed.
How to brush your teeth
It is quite suitable for cleaning cat teeth.Children's toothbrush. You shouldn't use toothpaste for this purpose, as cats can't stand its taste and smell, as well as the foaming properties of toothpaste. Therefore, you need to use unscented tooth powder. The brush is slightly moistened and dipped in tooth powder, and then with a little effort, the brush is moved over the teeth from top to bottom, and then from side to side. You need to brush the cat's teeth from the inside and outside, placing the animal on the table and fixing its paws and head. If the animal tries in every way to avoid this procedure, then you can clean the teeth with a soft cloth wound around your finger, and use baking soda instead of tooth powder. Weekly brushing will be enough to keep your cat's teeth healthy and prevent tartar from forming. We recommend reading:
