I. What happens to cat calculus
The consequences of cat calculus are severe and complex.
Because plaque can deposit on the entire tooth once deposited where the tooth is attached to the gum. A large number of bacteria present in these plaques can soften the flesh on the gum line and penetrate deep into the gums, causing severe damage to the enamel.
These bacteria can penetrate not only the gums but also the dentin, causing holes or cracks in the teeth, and, more seriously, can cause persistent inflammation in the mouth and destroy the teeth that hold the teeth in place—fiber, which eventually causes the tooth to loosen and fall out.
And if the broken tooth root is still stuck in the socket, it will cause even worse conditions, such as increased inflammation, abscesses, severe pain, etc. Therefore, the owner must pay attention to cleaning his cat’s teeth at ordinary times.
Second, prevent cats from getting dental calculus.
1. If pet owners want to prevent cats from getting dental calculus, they should brush their cat’s teeth regularly. You can use toothpaste and toothbrush specially designed for cats or wet gauze to clean the cat’s teeth, but the owner must not use human-use toiletries to clean the cat’s teeth. Cats are not suitable for us. Human toothbrush and toothpaste. The method is as follows:
After wetting the cat’s toothbrush, apply toothpaste to the toothbrush. Generally, cat calculus is mainly deposited outside the cat’s teeth. Therefore, the owner can brush the cat’s teeth without opening the cat’s teeth. To brush the inner surface of the mouth, make a slight circular motion on the outer surface of the teeth to remove plaque.
2. Also, cats naturally know how to clean their teeth by mechanical chewing so that the cat owner can feed the cat some from time to time. Chew with chunks of meat, or gently scrape the tartar from your cat’s teeth by other means.
3. Eat less soft food with more water. When cat owners buy cat food, it is best to choose cat food with a high proportion of meat, not too soft and too finely divided cat food, because a large number of cats suffering from dental calculus mainly eat due to eating soft food. , Therefore, owners should pay attention when choosing cat food.
In addition, pet owners also need to urge the cat to drink water frequently, which can flush out the minerals deposited in the cat’s mouth.
We conclude: cats need to pay attention to dental calculus because cats suffering from dental calculus will lead to various symptoms such as tooth loss, gum recession, and jaw atrophy. If you find yellow-brown deposits on your cat’s teeth or apparent signs of bad breath, please take your cat to the hospital for an oral examination in time. The owner usually needs to brush and clean the teeth of the cat regularly and let the cat drink more water, which can effectively prevent and reduce the probability of the cat suffering from dental calculus.
