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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Toothpaste?
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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
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:
The toothpaste: http://www.virbacvet.com/products/De...othpastes.aspx
Here's a video of her brushing her teeth:
The toothpaste: http://www.virbacvet.com/products/De...othpastes.aspx
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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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.
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I don't bother with toothpaste--you can just wipe off a cat's teeth with a bit of gauze. Works fine.
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.
