To expound on my thread title, Feeby is ~17 yo and recently saw some additional vets for second opinions – totally unrelated to her mouth, and one vet noted on the exam report that she has periodontal disease at a Stage 2+ rating. She is not a candidate for teeth cleaning, because of the anesthesia involved. I am also not willing to try to start brushing her teeth at this point either. She has always had a serious gag reflex so I am not seeing wipes or sprays to be options either.
I have found a few dental additives through on line research and previous threads on this site. I know one of the products - Plaque Off – I cannot use because of Feeby’s hyperthyroidism (per manufacturer due the seaweed content). Healthy Mouth is another, as is Oratene, but the latter of these had reviews noting possible issues with a CKD cat. Someone else suggested CET dental chews, but I am not sure I understand how any of the ingredients are applicable to dental health.
Thankfully, as best I can tell, she is not presenting with any issues associated with her dental status. And, her gums are not red nor has she had any bleeding. I can only assume the vet saw the typical ‘pockets’ that are seen in Stage 2. But, I would like to give her something to help at least slow down further progression if at all possible.
What do you all use and how successful is it? Additives that go in food vs. water? If you use a water additive, how do you administer it to ensure it is ingested by your cat?
Thanks!
I have found a few dental additives through on line research and previous threads on this site. I know one of the products - Plaque Off – I cannot use because of Feeby’s hyperthyroidism (per manufacturer due the seaweed content). Healthy Mouth is another, as is Oratene, but the latter of these had reviews noting possible issues with a CKD cat. Someone else suggested CET dental chews, but I am not sure I understand how any of the ingredients are applicable to dental health.
Thankfully, as best I can tell, she is not presenting with any issues associated with her dental status. And, her gums are not red nor has she had any bleeding. I can only assume the vet saw the typical ‘pockets’ that are seen in Stage 2. But, I would like to give her something to help at least slow down further progression if at all possible.
What do you all use and how successful is it? Additives that go in food vs. water? If you use a water additive, how do you administer it to ensure it is ingested by your cat?
Thanks!