Firenza had 4 teeth out at the vets last Friday. I thought it might be one, two at the most.
But 4?? And one of those was a fang.
This is in addition to the fact that the nurse told me she already had several missing.
I can't imagine the discomfort she must have been in. Poor baby.
Anyway - I have been instructed that I now have to brush her teeth daily. I have tried this in the past and my mild mannered, dainty pretty kitty turns into a spitting ball of furry fury.
I have persevered - believe me. We're going for a toothbrushing lesson on Saturday at the vets as I am adamant that this time is I succeed (I don't want a toothless kitty nor do I want to inflict further pain on her).
I'd really welcome any experiences good, bad or otherwise on getting a cat used to having teeth brushed. We tried (well, I tried) easing her into it by using my finger rather than a brush, but to no avail.
HELP!
All suggestions welcome.
But 4?? And one of those was a fang.
This is in addition to the fact that the nurse told me she already had several missing.
I can't imagine the discomfort she must have been in. Poor baby.
Anyway - I have been instructed that I now have to brush her teeth daily. I have tried this in the past and my mild mannered, dainty pretty kitty turns into a spitting ball of furry fury.
I have persevered - believe me. We're going for a toothbrushing lesson on Saturday at the vets as I am adamant that this time is I succeed (I don't want a toothless kitty nor do I want to inflict further pain on her).
I'd really welcome any experiences good, bad or otherwise on getting a cat used to having teeth brushed. We tried (well, I tried) easing her into it by using my finger rather than a brush, but to no avail.
HELP!
All suggestions welcome.