The cat's teeth must also be carefully cared for in order to avoid oral problems. Because just like us, hygiene has to be carried out every day and several times. So in animals it was not going to be any different. It is true that it can be a little more complicated, but nothing impossible.
We already know that any type of problem in the mouth it can lead to pain, also gum problems and if they are not prevented or not cured in time, they can trigger major complications. So, let's see how we can prevent all this and make our felines always healthier.
How to take care of cat's teeth: brushing
It is one of the most complicated moments because cats do not usually leave. But we must clean their teeth every day, in order to avoid dental and gum problems. Although it is true that every day can be very complicated, although advisable, twice a week will be the minimum.
Let him get acquainted with the toothpaste
You must get both a special brush for them and a toothpaste for animals. Remember that the one we use can be harmful if you ingest it. That said, things must be done step by step. So nothing like letting him smell the paste or even taste it but without brushing it but just being a first contact.
play around with it
We are not going to take the toothbrush, open his mouth and start cleaning because then we will not succeed. The best thing is to play with him a little, caress him, make him feel comfortable.. Once achieved, then we can open its mouth little by little and continue playing with its teeth to see what it can hold.
Tooth brushing
When you are a little familiar with the whole process, it will be time to brush your teeth. Of course, always gently and doing it little by little. Because surely we won't get him to be open-mouthed for long. The idea is that you feel comfortable and hence we must have a little patience.
How to clean cat's teeth
Now that we know what are the steps to take so that they let us brush their teeth, we have to say that we must go from top to bottom. We will always start from the area of the gum and we will descend. Of course, sometimes we will not be able to follow that step so thoroughly because it will surely separate us as soon as it can. We have already mentioned the frequency of brushing and it can be done a couple of times a week or daily if you see that your cat is also up to the job. If you have been taking care of your oral hygiene all your life and you have never had a problem, then once a week may be enough.
Also take care of your diet
To take care of the cat's teeth, not everything is cleaning, but we can focus on the problem from its diet. When we are committed to a balanced, healthy and generally good diet, then we will be taking the right step to avoid certain health problems in general. But the mouth is also included in them, so we already know that we care about their well-being in general. You have to remember that the feed can help keep your teeth cleaner and more perfect. Since this can cause some friction on the teeth, although this is not always the case because sometimes more than chewing, they engulf. Even knowing that they are very clean animals, it does not hurt that we also help them, as it happens with the dental issue.