How to brush your cat’s teeth?
Like us, cats need regular dental care, to remove plaque and tartar. Training your cat brushing your teeth will take some time, but after the cat get used to it, the cleaning process will be much easier. Daily cleaning is most useful and will help the cat get used to it faster. Cleaning twice a week will also be helpful if you don’t You can include daily cleaning in your schedule.
The best way to accustom a cat to a toothbrush is to start brushing, when she was a kitten. If you have an adult cat, then the process may take a little longer, but it’s worth the effort.
What steps should be followed to teach a cat calmly take a tooth brush?
- Choose a calm time and place. Keep your cat securely on Knees or on the table.
- Dip applicator (e.g. cotton swab) into tuna water (fish) stored in the refrigerator. Water with tuna does not have no beneficial effects for teeth but most cats like this taste.
- Position your cat’s head at an angle of 45 degrees and gently pull her lips. The cat’s mouth may be closed.
- Gently rub the very base of the teeth with the tip of the applicator, where there is a large amount of plaque. Only need to be cleaned external surfaces of teeth.
- Do not worry about cleaning the inside. Most periodontal disease is found on the external surfaces of the teeth, this is the place where you should put the main effort. Rough tongue cats, as a rule, independently removes all plaque on the internal tooth surfaces, reducing the need for brushing. You can to clean and internal surfaces, if only your cat is very obedient, and you see this as a benefit.
- Gradually process all your teeth (this may take a few days or weeks). Make sure you clean it well. not only the front of the mouth, but also the back.
