Comments on: Flip the lip Part 2: Dental care at home

By: Roberta

Roberta — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:38:41 +0000

I have a new puppy & her name is Kai, she is Springer/lab & i use the rubber finger brushes & she lets me. It won’t be hard to do it when she gets older. I also have an older Springer/lab & she lets me brush her teeth to. Iam a dog groomer & I see all sorts of dogs with bath teeth & no teeth cuz they never brush. Remember to brush!! Roberta

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:14:12 +0000

We’ve just gotten a quote back from our vet for a teeth cleaning for our cat. She said that it didn’t appear as if any extractions were needed, but that she definitely needed a solid cleaning. When she showed me, I felt so badly that I’d let it get that bad, the poor thing.

My question is, once a cat’s mouth is plaque-infested, will daily toothbrushing help? (Barring any infections, of course.) I simply can’t afford the cleaning for a few months, but want to do my best to make sure it doesn’t get any worse (or in a happy sunshine and unicorns world, help it get better).

By: Sophie

Sophie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:14:17 +0000

Ive tried the CET chews but Digit (the cat with the dental problems who really need them) hates them, lol. I havent tried the greenies yet. Thanks a lot for the advice

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:34:20 +0000

Something I should have done seeing as a person up thread said something along the same line. My bad

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:26:25 +0000

The gobblers are always the challenge! lol

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:25:57 +0000

Let me know if you try it! I’d love to hear more feedback.

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:25:32 +0000

Any bit is better than nothing- though the mechanical action of the brushing is by far the most helpful part. That being said you are doing a really good job of acclimating them to the toothpaste, so good work!

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:24:51 +0000

Oh….man that made my stomach roll a little. I can’t even smell the stuff! LOL

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:23:36 +0000

I’ve heard that- I think a couple companies make flavored wipes too that might be more acceptable.

By: Dr. V

Dr. V — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:22:53 +0000

The key is slow, slow, slow! Start with the cat getting used to being held and just having the mouth touched. Make sure to combine that with a yummy treat or some good belly rubs. Once that’s set, I’d start slowly introducing the brush a small bit at a time, just to get them used to having it in the mouth. Cats can be finicky creatures for sure- the key is patience and stopping before they get agitated.

If anyone has other tips that worked well for them, feel free to share!