Brushing Cats Teeth?

I was shopping for my cat online and there was the dental care products and how to brush her teeth, should i start to brush her teach cause i dont right now and the vet tells he teeth are good. She's 1 year old. And at what age to u suppose to brush a cat's teeth?

Brushing Cats Teeth?
yes start brushing them as soon as you can will make life easier for you later on.





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Reply:i would brush the cats teeth. to get the cat use to it before you use the toothbrush, just keep touching her mouth and opening it to get her used to you going in her mouth.
Reply:I wouldn't because you will be fighting a cat and you could get scratched and bit.
Reply:There are a couple of varying opinions when it comes to brushing cat's teeth. If you start doing it when they are very small it's usually not a problem but older cats tend to resent the intrusion.


There is an oral hygiene gel (which my vet recommended to me) that requires no brushing and is probably less stressful than administering hairball remedy. It's called Logic oral gel if you want to give it a try.


Also leaving dry food where they can get it when they want it was another suggestion from the vet.


Relief really as I have 13 cats and didn't want to take up a martial art at the moment !
Reply:The sooner you get them used to it the better. I would recommend a finger brush, they are much easier to use.
Reply:here are some reasons for brushing your cat’s teeth:





* Brushing cats' teeth regularly can extend their lifespan.





“Periodontal disease is a serious condition that causes gingivitis, loss of teeth, pain in the mouth and possibly even serious infections in the internal organs,” said David Steele, a veterinarian with Advanced Animal Care in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Preventing periodontal disease by brushing a pet’s teeth regularly can reduce the occurrence of these conditions and increase a pet’s lifespan.





* Brushing cats’ teeth helps eliminate bad breath, which is often caused by pet dental or periodontal disease, and brushing your cat’s teeth regularly can help prevent and correct this.





* Brushing your cat’s teeth at home reduces the chance your cat will have to be anesthetized to have its teeth cleaned. Not only is there a slight health risk in having a cat anesthetized for a complete cleaning by your vet, but the procedures can be costly as well.





“By brushing your pet’s teeth on a daily basis, we may be able to help reduce and perhaps even eliminate the need for having your pet anesthetized by your veterinarian for a more thorough cleaning,” Steele said.


* Brushing your cat’s teeth equals bonding. Though at first a cat may seem uncomfortable and you may feel awkward with brushing, it is possible that they will grow to enjoy the additional time spent with the owner.





* It’s relatively easy.





“While to some folks brushing your cat’s teeth may be a daunting task, it doesn’t really need to be,”
Reply:You should start brushing as soon as you can; I would imagine this means as soon as possible after a cat is weaned and at least somewhat used to humans.





The sooner you get them used to it, the better!
Reply:My cat's 5 and I just started doing it. Start ASAP on your cat. I hold her from behind when she is on her scratchy post and use a cat toothbrush and cat toothpaste. I gently pull her lips apart and zip zip zip I use a circular motion on her teeth really fast and it's all over before she can growl. She is getting used to it and she has an attitude.