Cat Dental CareMost of our cats don't brush their teeth often enough. In fact most of them don't get brushed at all, and don't even have a chance to chew on a good raw meaty bone to help crack off the calculus that build up.Calculus is a hard crystalline substance formed from plaque, food debris, bacteria and saliva. Dirty teeth smell because of the huge numbers of bacteria that live in and around the calculus on the teeth. The bacteria can then cause painful inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) which then leads to gum recession and eventually tooth loss. Cat’s teeth also suffer from a specific type of decay called Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions or FORLS. These are cavities that develop in the sides of teeth at the place where the gums join the teeth. Typically starting on the first premolars just behind the canine teeth, these rapidly become very sensitive and will progress to complete tooth loss. They can be a cause of great distress to cats and can trigger all sorts of abnormal behaviour. You can help to keep your pet's teeth clean by regular toothbrushing with Enzymatic Toothpaste for Cats , Pet Dent, Petosan from Arnolds, or using Logic oral gel. These products will help control infection and painful gingivitis.. Co-Enzyme Q10 helps with the repair of damaged gum tissue and Vitamins C, E and Folic acid help protect the gums against further damage. Use VetriDMG (Dimethyl Glycine)to help boost the body's natural immunity to disease-causing bacteria. If your cat's teeth are already very smelly and encrusted with calculus, it's probably time for a visit to your vet for a thorough tooth cleaning, but try some Plaque Off first - you might save your cat an anaesthetic.
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