Toothpaste for cats: types, choices and tips for use

In the wild, animals don't need to brush their teeth. They self-cleanse due to the coarse fibers of natural food.

But we need to take care of our pets, help clean our teeth from plaque and tartar.

On the advice of veterinarians, the cat's teeth should be cleaned at least once every 5-7 days.

It's never too late to start brushing your pet's teeth, but it's best to start brushing when they are small. This way they get used to the procedure better.

To clean your pets' teeth, you need brushes and toothpaste.

But there are also other methods and remedies for cleaning your cat's teeth. Tartar can be removed by a veterinarian by mechanical and laser methods.

There are several types of pet brushes.

• Finger. Put on your finger during cleaning. There are two types: bristly and massage. Usually sold together. Bristles are needed for brushing teeth, massage ones - for massaging the gums.

• On the handle. It looks like a regular brush, but the bristles are specially designed for cleaning the mouth of cats.

First of all, the toothpaste must be safe for the cat (cat) to be swallowed. And also it should have a good shelf life.

All toothpastes, or what replaces them, can be classified according to their medicinal properties.

• Therapeutic - used as directed by a veterinarian when there are diseases in the oral cavity.Drugs in this group are used as a course.
• Treatment-and-prophylactic - used for weekly cleansing and healing of the cat's mouth.

A number of remedies can be attributed to therapeutic and prophylactic agents.

• Toothpaste for cats - Available in beef, chicken, fish and other cat-friendly flavors. The color of the paste is white. For cleaning, a paste is required no larger than a small pea. Do not foam.
• Dental gel for cats - is produced mainly without flavorings. The color can be different: from transparent to dark brown, which is not a deviation. Apply to the gum or cheek of the cat.
• Liquid toothpaste for cats Is a colorless liquid with a slight odor of medicine. Added to the pet's drinking water. Convenient for those pets who do not like brushing their teeth. But you need to do it every day.

Dry food for cleaning cat teeth - available in the form of granules, sticks, pads. Made from particles of bones, veins and other natural food

The mechanism of action is mechanical treatment of teeth from plaque and tartar. 20-50 grams are given per day.

Dental spray for cats - comes in dispenser vials. The color of the spray can be different, it depends on the composition. Easy to use. After processing, it takes 20-30 minutes not to give any other food to the cat.

Tablets, vitamins - biological supplements are available in tablet form. Consist of vegetable and meat-containing components. They have flavors that are pleasing to cats. They give 1-3 pieces a day.

If you notice that your pet has a strong bad breath, bleeding gums, tartar, yellow or gray plaque, it is best to see your veterinarian. He will determine what exactly your pet needs, and, if necessary, will prescribe a dosage form

First of all, introduce your pet to the brush and paste. Let your cat sniff the pasta and play with the brush.

• Prepare your toothbrush and paste. Sit down as you feel comfortable and try to relax your cat, pet, scratch.
• You need to start brushing with the front teeth. Movements should be smooth, fast, do not press hard. On the outside and inside, the movement of the brush should be from the gums to the tips of the teeth. Along the upper surface of the teeth from the back teeth to the front teeth.
• According to the veterinarian's recommendations, the whole procedure should not take much time - 15-30 seconds.

The procedure for brushing a cat's teeth can be seen in the following video.