When eating cat food, sick cats suffer from loss of appetite and weight loss due to tooth discomfort.
And when yawning or licking hair, there will be a loud, unbearable breath, which indicates that the cat is likely to have oral hygiene problems.
Even if the cat’s bad breath is likely to be caused by gastrointestinal problems or indigestion, owners should not ignore the cat’s oral hygiene.
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A cat’s deciduous teeth will fully grow in about three or four months, and the cat’s tooth replacement time is About five months. Baby and canine teeth fall out and new teeth grow back.
Because cats are carnivores, each tooth has a different function in order to hunt and defend against enemies.
A cat’s oral health has a lot to do with the cat’s diet. Therefore, we should cultivate the good habit of brushing the cat’s teeth from an early age. After a long time, the cat’s habit of brushing its teeth will be very convenient.
Cats can brush their teeth when they are about three months old. At the beginning, it is necessary to slowly let the cat get used to brushing.
Cat brushing is different from human brushing. Cats only need to brush their teeth for more than ten seconds. Don’t rush to brush their teeth. Owners can first touch the cat’s gums with your hands, and after the cat gets used to your contact, try to put a toothbrush on your fingers, apply toothpaste, let the cat lick the toothpaste first, get used to the taste of toothpaste, and then start to give it. cat brushing teeth.
The toothbrush and toothpaste used by owners to brush their cats’ teeth need to be purchased from pet supplies store for pets only. toothbrush and toothpaste.
Cats should only brush their teeth three times a week. If they eat more wet food over a period of time, they will need to brush their teeth more often.
If your cat actively cooperates with brushing, you can reward your cat with some freeze-dried treats after brushing.
