My two cats (Fred & Ginger) had their first vet vist last week. Vet told me both cats have mild gingivitis; Fred has tartar on 1 tooth. I ask about cleaning and she suggest that we start brushing their teeth and at the meantime she will test both cats for bartonella. We are still waiting the test result. Anyway, I start brush (more like massage/wipe using gauze with a little toothpaste) their teeth on Sunday. They certain don't like it but tolerate it so long my finger isn't in their mouth too long. The finger brush is way too big for my fingers.
Our vet said to brush upper & lower of outside teeth- I have no problem doing the upper outside but the minute I move my finger to the bottom both start to bite/chew. Perhaps they are not used to it? How do I brush their lower teeth? I did not find answers searching this website and the web.
We got them from shelter, both are 10 months old.
Thanks,
Rone
Our vet said to brush upper & lower of outside teeth- I have no problem doing the upper outside but the minute I move my finger to the bottom both start to bite/chew. Perhaps they are not used to it? How do I brush their lower teeth? I did not find answers searching this website and the web.
We got them from shelter, both are 10 months old.
Thanks,
Rone