Should I brush my cat's teeth?

I've heard that some people do this

Should I brush my cat's teeth?
Yes, you should. If you've ever seen your cat's vomit, you'll notice that few of the crunchy, plaque-fighting hard food has been chewed.





So, just as you need to brush your own teeth to prevent things like plaque, tartar build-up, gingivitis, and bad breath, you need to do the same for your pets.





Special tooth paste is needed for pets that can be bought from your local pet store, and a wide variety of toothbrushes are also available. A human toothbrush can be used if it is a soft bristled, child's toothbrush.





Dental hygiene in animals is important because the bacteria that are covering and rotting the teeth can get into the animal's bloodstream, too, which is very bad.





If your cat already has bad teeth, I would suggest getting his/her teeth professionally cleaned by your veterinarian first, as brushing only removes plaque, not tartar.





And just as you brush your teeth at least once a day (at least, I hope so), your cat's teeth need to be brushed every day. If you brush them less than three times a week, tartar can still build up, and there's really no point.
Reply:GO 4 it.
Reply:Yes....
Reply:yes
Reply:yes because if you dont, you end up paying a vet tons of money for scalings
Reply:It's tough to do but yes it should be done ask any vet
Reply:yes!!!
Reply:Sure
Reply:I've never tried it, and I've cats all my life.
Reply:My vet said at least once a week
Reply:my friend brushes her cats teeth..but i dont brush my cats..so i guess its up to you..
Reply:Only if you want your cat to hate everything about you and try to get killed rather than let anyone ever do that to him again
Reply:yeah ya can, theres like special toothpaste u can buy at the petstore, i wouldnt use human toothpaste
Reply:no i dont think u ur self should do it i tried to once and i hurt him they have very soft gums if u want to do that u should take him/her to the vet
Reply:If your cat will let you it's a great idea to brush her teeth. A healthy mouth and teeth are essential to the health of your cat.





You can buy kits from your pet store that come with cat-safe toothpaste and a brush.
Reply:well if their really nasty


and always yellow lol


i say do it


but i hope it doesnt bite yew!!
Reply:ask your vet. I do know that cat's teeth should be brushed to prevent decay, but I personally am not brave enough to brush my cat's teeth. I should though because she is 18 and her breath stinks. My vet said he would brush it, but I just can't afford dental for my cat, when I don't even have dental for myself.
Reply:YES IT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE I HEARD IT MIGHT AFFECT YOUR ANIMAL IN SOME WAY AND TO PREVENT BAD BREATH
Reply:is the smell that bad? if it is go 4 it.
Reply:yes, but dont scare the cat.


brushing your cats teeth can add years to its life, so its a good thing to do but not that often.


Hope this helps!
Reply:# Periodontal disease usually affects the upper, back teeth first and worst. Plaque builds up on the tooth surface daily, especially just under the gum line. It takes less than 36 hours for this plaque to become mineralized and harden into "tartar" (calculus) that cannot be removed with a brush. Because of this progression, brushing should be done daily, with a brush to remove the plaque from under the gum line.





# Pick a time of day that will become a convenient part of your pet's and your daily routine. Brushing before a daily treat can help your pet actually look forward to brushing time. Take a few days to let both of you get use to the process. Follow with praise and a treat each time.





# Start by offering her a taste of the veterinary toothpaste. The next time, let her taste the toothpaste, then run your finger along the gums of the upper teeth. Repeat the process with the tooth brush. Get the bristles of the brush along the gum line of the upper back teeth and angle slightly up, so the bristles get under the gum line. Work from back to front, making small circles along the gum lines. It should take you less than 30 seconds to brush your pet's teeth. Do not try to brush the entire mouth at first. If all that your pet lets you brush is the outside of the upper teeth, you are still addressing the most important area of periodontal disease - prevention. If your pet eventually allows you to brush most of her teeth, so much the better.





# Even with the best tooth brushing, some cats may still need an occasional professional cleaning, just like humans. By brushing your pet's teeth daily and curtailing the amount of periodontal disease, you may reduce the frequency and involvement of dental cleanings and provide your pet with a healthier, sweeter smile.
Reply:GOOD LUCK I WOULDENT USE ANY TOOTHPASTE, OR WATER. LET US KNOW HOW IT TURNS OUT!
Reply:If you dare!
Reply:I don't, she brushes her own.......
Reply:i don't think it's necessary unless something's seriously wrong with him, in which case s/he should be brought to the vet
Reply:only if you want to get scratched like hell! Don't think u need to do this
Reply:Don't be ridiculous! That's the kind of idiot thing they do in Hollywood.
Reply:thats kinda weird why would you, if you wnat to go for it
Reply:Right after you wipe it's bum!
Reply:Good lord! Haven't you got anything better to do?
Reply:NO! you shouldent because a cats teeth will naturally stay clean by themselves and also the cat would probably hate you forever if you put anything like a tooth brush and tooth pase in its mouth.