My 1.5 yr old indoor cat has really yellow teeth. So yellow it's almost scary. What could be the problem?

I've noticed that some cats tend to have more build up on their teeth than others. My vet told me that one cause is a lot of moist cat food. If you feed more dry, sometimes this helps clean off the tartar. However, gum disease is a major cause of liver and kidney disease in cats, so since you have such a young cat, I would have the vet clean her teeth. They have to be given anesthesia to do it, but a young cat should be fine with it. This could prevent bigger problems down the line. Good luck.

My 1.5 yr old indoor cat has really yellow teeth. So yellow it's almost scary. What could be the problem?
You can go to the vet and get her checked out along w/her teeth cleaned. That will probably be your best bet if you are worried abt it.
Reply:I've never seen your cat, so I can't say w/ 100% certainty, but it sounds like tartar build up. Sounds like you need to bring her to the vet to have her teeth cleaned.
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Reply:You can get kitty toothpaste. You should clean your cat's teeth and feed it hard food to help with cleaning. Most cats love tooth treats.
Reply:Cats, like humans, have tartar buildup on their teeth called plaque. An accumulation of plaque can lead to peridontal (gum) problems, and the eventual loss of teeth.





Plaque is a whitish-yellow deposit. Cats seem to accumulate plaque primarily on the exterior face of their upper teeth. Reddened gum lines can indicate irritation from plaque.





Some cats are more prone to plaque buildup than others. Some never need dental care, others need to have their teeth cleaned at regular intervals. Many vets encourage you to bring your cat in annually for teeth cleaning, using a general anesthetic. The cost, which can be considerable, and the risk of the anesthesia itself are both good incentives for doing some cat dental care at home.





If you must have the vet clean your cat's teeth, see if your vet is willing to try a mild sedative (rather than putting the cat under entirely) first when cleaning the teeth. If your cat is an older cat (5 years or more) and it must be put under, see if the vet will use a gas anesthesia rather than an injected form.





What you can do:


Brush your cat's teeth once a week. Use little cat toothbrushes, or soft child-size toothbrushes, and edible cat toothpaste (available at most vets or pet stores).





Cats often hate to have their teeth brushed, so you may have to use a bath towel straightjacket and a helper. If you are skilled and have a compliant cat, you can clean its teeth using the same type of tool the human dentist does.

Beauty