Cleaning teeth

[GrimGrim]

So cat food isn't helping my cat clean her teeth. Im going to move to physically cleaning them, but I don't know how many tomes I should. Should I do it every day? Once a week? She is starting to develop gum disease which I really don't want

 

[iPappy]

Making Cat Food

This is about making cat food, but has a lot of good information on dental health. They brush teeth daily, or at least 6 days a week.
Yes, dry food doesn't clean teeth at all. I groom a lot of dogs and cats that are fed dry food only and their teeth are in very bad shape.
My cats are older and won't tolerate brushing, however when I get a kitten some day that is going to be a regular part of our grooming routine training.

 

[rubysmama]

Hi GrimGrim . About brushing your cat's teeth, here's a TCS article on the topic:
How To Brush Your Cat's Teeth - TheCatSite Articles

And also one on Gingivitis And Stomatitis In Cats - TheCatSite Articles

 

[tyleete]

Good luck if they're adults! Mine let me know this will not be happening.

 

[Alldara]

At least once every 48 hours to prevent plaque build up and for him issues usually once per day.

You may have to find a couple of flavors of cat toothpaste. Mine hated the tuna; they thought it was poison. Magnus likes the malt and Cal likes the beef. I can brush Cal's with the malt but it doesn't go as well.

Most days I use a q-tip with a cardboard middle, not a plastic one so I can compost. And 3-4 times a week I use a human infant toothbrush as they are softer than cat ones and a bit bigger so I don't have to bug my cats as long.

 

[drustone]

I know there are certain vet shops where they can brush pets' teeth.