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Our kitten just started losing its baby teeth so I'm going to start brushing his teeth with toothpaste. I've got Petrodex toothpaste for the dogs, can I use the same toothpaste for cats or is there something else I should have?
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Originally Posted by G-reg View Post
Our kitten just started losing its baby teeth so I'm going to start brushing his teeth with toothpaste. I've got Petrodex toothpaste for the dogs, can I use the same toothpaste for cats or is there something else I should have?
I would not recommend using a toothpaste formulated for dogs without speaking to a licensed veterinarian at first. I use Petrodex Malt flavor, which says it is specifically formulated for cats.

I have been using it for years. I find it helps a great deal with my personal cats dental care. Plus they the taste. So brushing there teeth is enjoyable for keeper and kept .
post #3 of 7
I use C.E.T enzymatic toothpaste for my kitten. Poultry flavored. Its for both dogs and cats.

Here's a video of her brushing her teeth: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0n-ODWbjjc


The toothpaste: http://www.virbacvet.com/products/De...othpastes.aspx
post #4 of 7
I wish I could brush my cats teeth. I never have. I think that is what most of my cats suffer with. Tooth decay.
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I wish I could brush my cats teeth. I never have. I think that is what most of my cats suffer with. Tooth decay.
Its never too late to start

I'll have to look for the cat specific toothpaste next time I get to the store. I just used a wet brush last night just to get him used to the feeling. He definitely did not approve.
post #6 of 7
I don't bother with toothpaste--you can just wipe off a cat's teeth with a bit of gauze. Works fine.
post #7 of 7
I use Biotene Maintenance Oral Gel for my cat, recommended by our holistic vet. It's natural and doesn't contain the chemicals that most other pet toothpastes do.
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