1. The harm of cats not cleaning their mouths for a long time
Because every time the cat eats, there will be some food residues attached to the surface of its teeth. If it is not cleaned in time, tartar will form and become a breeding ground for bacteria to grow. In the long run, the food residues on the surface of the cat’s teeth will be under the influence of saliva and bacteria. Plaque gradually forms, and finally the plaque calcifies under the action of minerals in the cat’s mouth to form dental calculus.
After the cat has dental calculus, it is easy to cause gingivitis, periodontitis or stomatitis. In severe cases, it may lead to the need for surgical tooth extraction. And if the owner can’t find out that the cat has stomatitis in time, the disease can cause the cat’s face to rupture and cause facial fistula in severe cases. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner clean the cat’s mouth regularly.
Second, how to do oral care for cats
Brushing cats’ teeth is The key to taking care of the cat’s mouth is because many oral diseases of cats are caused by the lack of timely cleaning of the teeth. It is generally recommended to use pet dentifrice or dentifrice regularly to clean the cat’s teeth, while improving the oral environment and ensuring the health of the cat’s teeth. . However, many cats don’t like brushing their teeth. Every time the owner brushes their teeth, they are reluctant to cooperate, but cats can gradually get used to and accept brushing. The owner can refer to the following steps for brushing the cat’s teeth:
1. First, touch the area around the cat’s mouth with your fingers. If the cat does not reject your actions, you can try to touch the cat’s teeth lightly and massage back and forth. Let the cat get used to the feeling gradually.
2. After the cat gets used to it, try wrapping the gauze on the fingers, damp the gauze with water, and then use the fingers to clean the cat’s teeth.
3. After the cat gets used to brushing its teeth gradually, apply some pet-specific toothpaste on the gauze, let the cat lick the toothpaste, get familiar with the taste, and then help it clean every part of it by circling. teeth.
4. After the cat gradually accepts that the owner brushes its teeth with fingers, then you can slowly try to brush its teeth with its special toothbrush. Clean each of your cat’s teeth in a circular motion.
Third, the frequency of cat brush
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In general, daily It is best for cats to brush their teeth once, but the specific frequency of cat brushing needs to be adjusted according to the cooperation of cats, because not every cat is willing to cooperate with brushing, and some cats will be particularly resistant. So when you first start brushing your cat’s teeth, you can brush it 2-3 times a week, and then slowly increase the frequency of brushing.
Note: Be sure to use a cat-specific toothbrush and toothpaste for brushing your cat’s teeth, and do not use human toothpaste for it.
Fourth, what kind of cat is most prone to oral problems
Under normal circumstances, common flat-faced cats are more prone to oral problems, such as Persian cats, Persian cats, Himalayan cats, Ginger cats, etc., compared with cats with general facial structures, these cats have shortened skulls and concave faces. This abnormal structure not only shortens the cat’s nose, but also tends to cause the cat’s jaw and teeth to be affected. influences.
