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Hi all,
I've already surfed through previous threads regarding how to keep your cats teeth clean, however I'm wondering if there are any other options besides the few I've come across.
1. Brushing their teeth
2. Feeding raw chicken wings
3. Greenies Dental Cat Treats
4. Dental Diets Dry Food (Hills, Royal Canine, etc.)
5. Dental Cleanings
I have a 2-year old (picture above) who has pretty smelly breath and yesterday we were told by the vet during her annual check-up that she has tarter build up and red gums. She is eating exclusively wet food at the moment and we are going to try to get her used to a kitty toothbrush, but the vet wants to put her on Royal Canine Dental (which I really do not want to do).
I'm nervous about feeding them a whole raw chicken wing, bones and all (I'm scared she'll choke), so if anyone can discuss their experience with this further that would be great
I'm not a fan of Greenies or Dry food because of ingredients, and if I'm going to sacrifice there health I want to know that these solutions ACTUALLY work.
I do not want to take the risk with a dental cleaning yet, because of the anesthesia (can be dangerous) unless its absolutely necessary.
I was also wondering about cat treats such as PureBites or something meaty that I could feed as treats, if that may be a possible solution.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated =)
I've already surfed through previous threads regarding how to keep your cats teeth clean, however I'm wondering if there are any other options besides the few I've come across.
1. Brushing their teeth
2. Feeding raw chicken wings
3. Greenies Dental Cat Treats
4. Dental Diets Dry Food (Hills, Royal Canine, etc.)
5. Dental Cleanings
I have a 2-year old (picture above) who has pretty smelly breath and yesterday we were told by the vet during her annual check-up that she has tarter build up and red gums. She is eating exclusively wet food at the moment and we are going to try to get her used to a kitty toothbrush, but the vet wants to put her on Royal Canine Dental (which I really do not want to do).
I'm nervous about feeding them a whole raw chicken wing, bones and all (I'm scared she'll choke), so if anyone can discuss their experience with this further that would be great
I'm not a fan of Greenies or Dry food because of ingredients, and if I'm going to sacrifice there health I want to know that these solutions ACTUALLY work.
I do not want to take the risk with a dental cleaning yet, because of the anesthesia (can be dangerous) unless its absolutely necessary.
I was also wondering about cat treats such as PureBites or something meaty that I could feed as treats, if that may be a possible solution.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated =)