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Should You Brush Your Cat’s Teeth? Vets Reveal the Truth originally appeared on Parade Pets. Have you ever gone a day or two without brushing your teeth? What about a week, a month or even a couple of ...

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Cats can be stubborn creatures, but there’s perhaps no more trying task than attempting to brush your feline’s sharp teeth. Bites. Claws. Hisses. Cat owners know the routine after the vet recommends a ...

According to Michelle Lugones, DVM, veterinarian at Best Friends Animal Society, cat owners definitely should brush their cats' teeth, and often. "Gum and teeth disease are very common in cats, so ...

On the list of perfect pet parents, Mikel Delgado, a professional feline-behavior consultant, probably ranks high. The Ph.D. expert in animal cognition spends half an hour each evening playing with ...

Before my cat Nala was diagnosed with gingivitis, I had no idea how important it was to brush her teeth. The idea of sticking a mint-flavored toothbrush in her mouth sounded like a recipe for disaster ...

Are you really supposed to brush your cat’s teeth? My vet told me I should, and I bought the little brushing kit, but it is just gathering dust. Because, my God, have you ever met a cat?! There is ...

Dental health is one of the most overlooked aspects of cat care, yet it’s vital to your pet’s overall well-being. Cats are masters at hiding discomfort, so dental disease can progress significantly ...

Up to 90% of cats over age 4 have gingivitis, periodontitis, or another type of dental disease. Brushing your cat's teeth daily, or as often as you can, may help prevent oral health issues. You can ...