JaneA Kelly reminds us the American Veterinary Dental Society says almost 70 percent of cats start showing signs of oral disease by their third birthday. Because cats hide their pain, cat owners may not know a cat’s mouth is hurting until its oral disease becomes severe. Of course, a preventive care program consisting of brushing your cat’s teeth daily is recommended. The articles referenced make good website, social media and newsletter materials.
Source: Catster, February 20, 2017.
Kelly offers five signs that a cat’s mouth may be bothering her:
- Bad breath
- Eating funny
- Decreased interest in food
- Reluctance to be touched around the mouth
- Excessive drooling
Also see: How many teeth do cats have? Catster, February 21, 2018. Jackie Brown compiled 10 fun facts dealing with the number of teeth cats have throughout their lifetime and if that number changes.
INSIGHTS: AHD sponsor Ceva Animal Health offers a selection of pet dental care products that fit the lifestyle needs of pet owners. The Clenz-a-dent® product family is available in consumable forms, rinses and toothpastes. A handy tool is available near the bottom of the Ceva home page to help pet owners make daily time-commitment decisions and match products to their lifestyle. The Clenz-a-dent® products are labeled for cats and dogs, except for Clenz-a-dent® Rawhide Chews. The product line and website have been updated to help animal health pros work with pet owners to match products for their pets’ dental needs.