So I brought Miss Isis into the vet today for her shots/check up etc. The vet was soooooo nice. She's a new grad like me and just an all around nice girl. Isis seemed to like her too. (Honestly thought she would need to be sedated but she was amazing!)
Anyway we got talking about food. And I had to admit to her that I feed wet because I feel that it is healthier. She didn't react badly but there was a disapproving look. Isis and Loki both have gingivitis. Neither is severe or anything. Loki's is getting there though which can't be good for a 2 year old.
So how do I clean their teeth???
Toothbrush+cat toothpaste? I read that it takes 4 weeks or so to train them. Anyone have good results from this? I don't think I'll be able to train Isis either way but I'm willing to try.
Treats? I have greenies but I'm not convinced they're doing anything. The vet suggested the Hills Prescription stuff for teeth t/d or whatever and use it as treats. Opinions?
Raw meaty bones? I don't currently feed raw. I think it's a great thing and might go down that road, but right now I'm just not ready for it. I mentioned this to the vet and she talked about salmonella in the context of infecting humans with it. I don't know that much about raw feeding...anywho...can I feed wet and supplement with raw bones? Will cats even take to that combination.
Any help would be great. I'd like to avoid teeth cleaning by the vet for awhile longer at least.
Anyway we got talking about food. And I had to admit to her that I feed wet because I feel that it is healthier. She didn't react badly but there was a disapproving look. Isis and Loki both have gingivitis. Neither is severe or anything. Loki's is getting there though which can't be good for a 2 year old.
So how do I clean their teeth???
Toothbrush+cat toothpaste? I read that it takes 4 weeks or so to train them. Anyone have good results from this? I don't think I'll be able to train Isis either way but I'm willing to try.
Treats? I have greenies but I'm not convinced they're doing anything. The vet suggested the Hills Prescription stuff for teeth t/d or whatever and use it as treats. Opinions?
Raw meaty bones? I don't currently feed raw. I think it's a great thing and might go down that road, but right now I'm just not ready for it. I mentioned this to the vet and she talked about salmonella in the context of infecting humans with it. I don't know that much about raw feeding...anywho...can I feed wet and supplement with raw bones? Will cats even take to that combination.
Any help would be great. I'd like to avoid teeth cleaning by the vet for awhile longer at least.