What products do you use for your cat's teeth?

I've seen treats designed to help keep tartar off cats' teeth, and I've seen solutions you put into your cat's water intended for the same purpose. I've also heard of brushing cats' teeth, which sounds to me like the most thorough way to go. I'm trying to make up my mind which to do when my furbaby comes home. Could you please tell me what routines you follow in caring for your cats' teeth? And possibly what products seem to work best?

i just started, but i use toothpaste(from the vet) and a baby toothbrush... or you could use a piece of gauze or washcloth(which the vet suggested).

it works good so far

i too use a baby toothbrush, but no toothpaste. Just wet the toothbrush a little and swish around his gums. And feeding dry kibble that does not result in build up around the gums. Hobbes just had a check up and the vet was amazed how clean his teeth are.

C.E.T Enzymatic toothpaste (with gauze) and Nolvadent oral rinse, both from the vet.
Once a year (as much as I hate using SD) I mix Science Diet Oral Care in their food.

I have yet to have a cat with dental problems.

I use the CET cat toothbrushes and the CET cat toothpaste. And I brush once a day.

Oliver eats only dry kibble, which is great for helping keep his teeth clean... so far, every time he goes to the vet, they are very happy with his teeth and say that for right now, I don't need to take any extra care with his teeth... I've got an 11-year-old black lab at home who gets her teeth brushed probably once a month ... she just gets a regular human tooth brush and occasionally some plaque-fighting toothpaste... the vet couldn't be happier with her teeth and always comments about how beautiful they are - especially for such an old dog (she's never had ANY dental problems and never needed a cleaning)... when the time comes to take care of Oliver's teeth, I'll probably try a baby toothbrush

Rosie and Sophie always crunch on their dry kibbles which help, but i sometimes mix in some special kibbles for teeth which i get from the vet.

Rosie also has 3-4 treats a day but their really for their teeth called " Dentibits ", but Sophie won't eat them

I took them both for their annual checkup a couple of months ago and the vet said their teeth were perfect!

Originally Posted by Arlyn

C.E.T Enzymatic toothpaste (with gauze) and Nolvadent oral rinse, both from the vet.
Once a year (as much as I hate using SD) I mix Science Diet Oral Care in their food.

I have yet to have a cat with dental problems.

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Arlyn, why do you just use the SD oral once a year?
Is it that effective?
I have never heard of it..

Tx!

Originally Posted by mferr84

i just started, but i use toothpaste(from the vet) and a baby toothbrush... or you could use a piece of gauze or washcloth(which the vet suggested).

it works good so far

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I've been looking up dental care threads for caring for the kittys and dogs teeth. I haven't heard of using a wash cloth before, but that might be a good way to do it with some cet poultry toothpaste on it. Guaze seems to sometimes get stuck on one of their teeth and I don't like to use it.
Maybe that's why the vet recommends using a washcloth.


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