Interesting way of cleaning cat's teeth?

Hi!





I am still trying to figure out how to clean the teeth of my two young kitties.





I have asked a vet and we both agreed that generally the toothbrush available are too large for cats. Her recommendation is that I use a wet towel and wrap it around my finger and clean the teeth.





What I am doing is to use a handkacheif, make is wet anf wrap a small part (only a layer) of it around my index finger. I apply a little bit of pet toothpaste onto the handky and try to clean their teeth with it.





The cats resisted a little, but I am able to at least clean some of the bigger and front teeth. I am still trying to reach their back teeth and the back/reverse side of the front teeth .





Any advices and comments?





Thank you.

Interesting way of cleaning cat's teeth?
Sounds like you have found a winner. Also you might be able to find a child's toothbrush like one for a 2 or 3 year old child and try that. They are relatively small and might work.
Reply:That's great! But you don't have to worry about the insides of the teeth. Their raspy tongue naturally keeps that clean so you only have to worry about the outside.





Also, there are dental wipes you can buy that are made specially for this. I bought some myself although I've been a bad mommy and haven't used them much.
Reply:I think they may sell little rubber/plastic type things to fit over the end of your finger. Certainly they are available in office supply stores. You can put the toothpaste on that and then rub it on the teeth and gums.





That would seem simpler to me as it can be rinsed off and dried between brushings.
Reply:you could see if your local petco or petsmart has dental treats for cats or see if theyll chew on dental bones
Reply:My cat used to chew on a wet human small toothbrush, He would chew on it and rub his teeth on it all by himself for a long time. You try this, or dry cat food helps keep tarter of their teeth. The washcloth would probablly work also.
Reply:Mostly good advice except the dry. Cats are obligate carnivores and their bodies do not process the dry food well.


Also if you have ever seen a cat barf after he has eaten dry food it proves they did not get any cleaning done. There are mostly whole pieces of all the food. If they bite it - it shatters. Cats jaws are not like ours. The do not chew. They are made to grab rip and shred. Watch your cat food just goes in and is swallowed. The dental treats are carbs a cat doesn't need.


Please read the links I am giving you. Your cat will be more healthy and will avoid many vet bills.





http://catinfo.org/ This will tell you the perfect diet for any cat.





http://www.geocities.com/jmpeerson/canfo... pick a high protein low under 10% carb canned food. Fish no more than 1 or two meals a week if you must feed it.
Reply:If you don't want to buy a toothbrush or fingerbrush for cats, you can try gauze or even pantyhose. There's enough "grit" to both of those items that will remove dirt and plaque from the teeth.





You could also look into specially formulated cat crunchies that will help keep their teeth clean while they eat. I'd still recommend that you keep doing what you're doing, even if you do decide to get them these crunchies.





Here's an example of a wonderful pet owner!
Reply:i use a q-tip it seems to work the best and it fits nicely in thier mouths .good luck