In this, our second session of Scratchings & Sniffings Out Loud with Dr. Grace and Dr. Larry, we discuss homecare for pet dental health month. Yes, you can and should be brushing your dog and cat's teeth at home. There are a number of ways to do this, and you should be using a pet dental care toothpaste, not people toothpaste. (the first session can be located here: Pet Dental Health Month: Part I.)
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I hear you Bill. Some cats develop plaque faster than others and feeding dry food does tend to delay the accumulation. After age three you have to start watching them pretty closely. Ask your vet how the gums look next time your in.
Posted by: Dr Larry | February 25, 2010 at 01:04 PM
Really? We only give our cats high quality crunchy cat food. Even the treats are crunchy - is brushing still required?
It's challenging enough to trim claws on my cats - bruching their teeth is a bit daunting!
Posted by: Bill | February 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM