I have a 3-year old cat who is very healthy except for her teeth. My vet has told me that she simply has not been blessed with good teeth. He says this is common in many cats.
So, I take her in each year for a cleaning and feed her mostly dry food. I have been feeding her Ekenuba with the "dental defense" formula. I also give her "treats" that claim to fight tartar. But neither does much good.
After her last cleaning a couple months ago she already has a good build up of tartar and her gums are red again. Early gingivitas.
She will not tolerate having her teeth brushed but I do win the fight to apply some vitamin C gel which the vet gave me. I apply it each night.
I wonder if any of you have found any particular type cat food that seems to really keep your cat's teeth clean and tartar free. Or any other advice on the subject. Thanks. Other than this she is very healthy and happy and even now does not act like her teeth bother her. But I afraid that in time they might. Thanks.
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So, I take her in each year for a cleaning and feed her mostly dry food. I have been feeding her Ekenuba with the "dental defense" formula. I also give her "treats" that claim to fight tartar. But neither does much good.
After her last cleaning a couple months ago she already has a good build up of tartar and her gums are red again. Early gingivitas.
She will not tolerate having her teeth brushed but I do win the fight to apply some vitamin C gel which the vet gave me. I apply it each night.
I wonder if any of you have found any particular type cat food that seems to really keep your cat's teeth clean and tartar free. Or any other advice on the subject. Thanks. Other than this she is very healthy and happy and even now does not act like her teeth bother her. But I afraid that in time they might. Thanks.
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