Dental disease is one of the most common diseases that we see in cats. As cats mature, plaque accumulates on their teeth, and eventually, it calcifies and becomes difficult to remove. The first step to helping your cat keep its teeth clean is to have the teeth cleaned by a veterinarian. Once the calculus buildup is removed, you can brush your cat's teeth to prevent further plaque buildup using C.E.T. Chlorhexidine Rinse. "Ideally, you should brush daily to prevent plaque accumulation. If your cat is having dental problems, you might observe a change in eating habits. Some cats will go up to the food dish as if hungry and start to eat then drop the food, run away, or even hiss at the food. And if the cat has a decreased appetite, you certainly want to look at the teeth. Chronic inflammation of the oral cavity is more likely to occur if nothing is done to remove calculus and plaque buildup on your cat's teeth. "Cats can eat without teeth but usually are limited to having canned food or dried food softened with a little water.” The tooth becomes weak and eventually the tooth breaks off at the root tips. If broken teeth are left untreated, your cat will experience pain and an infection may develop. Your veterinarian can extract the painful teeth. If you believe your cat has a dental problem or needs a dental cleaning, call your local veterinarian.
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