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when u brush ur cat’s teeth wat tooth paste do u use

3 Answers  |  Asked By: lynndiamond   45   

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Answer 1
kitty

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There are several new dental care products on the market that help cat owners care for their cat’s teeth including cat toothpaste. Dental care products include not only cat toothpaste but also various styles of cat toothbrushes and multiple products that tout their ability to minimize tartar.

There are several brands and types of cat toothpaste products to choose from. Here are some tips to help you choose the right ones.

Features to Consider in Cat Toothpaste

Ingredients

Palatability

Digestible

Size of container (you may want to try a sample size first)

Presentation: paste, liquid, gel, pads, spray, rinse, sponges

Desirable Features in Cat Toothpaste

Easy to Use

Safe

Enzymatic action

Cat Likes Taste

Flavored

Features to Avoid in Cat Toothpaste

Flavors your cat hates making it hard to brush!

Ideal Choice of Cat Toothpaste

The ideal choice is a product that your cat likes and is easy to use. For some cats, a chicken, tuna or beef paste works well. You may need to experiment with the flavor or brand that works best for your cat.

Some of the gels or pastes that include baking soda, citrus, and grapefruit flavors are not well tolerated in many cats.

 

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kitty

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ok thanks alot i am goin to get some

By: lynndiamond   45
kitty

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Wonderful answer catsofmany. I could of not said it better myself. You are right, flavors that your cat doesn't like will make it very difficult to brush.

By: 312Valentine   455
kitty

2

catsofmany, can you suggest a brand or two that we might start with??

By: ziggy_bo43   2780
kitty

4

Petsmart carries one called Petrodex Dental Kit for Cats that didn't seem to be too bad.

By: Catsofmany   3024
kitty

2

We actually haven't had to brush anyone's teeth lately. We had two that had problems but change in diet has solved that. Their teeth look awesome now.

By: Catsofmany   3024
kitty

0

were do u buy it again?

By: Turtle   1722

Answer 2
kitty

0

go to a petstore and buy toothpaste. they also have cat toothbrushes there, too. they have many kinds and sizes for many cats and dogs and such. cats are sensitive, so, just to let you know, i have 1 cat, myself. there is 20 cats at the clinic, so, my personal cat is cuddly, and i love him and i give him chicken flavored. he LOVES that kind and he hates to get it rinsed… i let him swallow it. it is ok for cats to swallow a little of it. hope this helps you, lynndiamond.

 

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kitty

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dont let him swallow it!! toothpaste is poisonous if you swallow too much!! dont risk it!!

kitty

1

no i mean the good to swallow kind not the other kind.

By: kittycat471697   1512
kitty

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how is it poisonous??

By: Turtle   1722

Answer 3
kitty

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umm… ive tried to brush my cat’s teeth. didnt go so good… i still have scars on my arm…

 

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kitty

1

Swaddle the cat in a blanket and have someone else hold him/her when you do it. Just because it's difficult doesn't mean you should leave it neglected!

By: ziggy_bo43   2780
kitty

0

really? my kitty lets me brush with np ;)

By: Turtle   1722

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