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Learn important cat dental care tips that you can incorporate into your pet’s routine. Regular cleaning and a special diet are key contributors to strong oral hygiene.
Updated on June 16th, 2026
Taking care of your cat’s teeth throughout their life helps contribute to their quality of life as they age.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
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How often do you brush your dog's teeth? If you need to brush up on their oral hygiene regime, take a look at these tips.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! You are my hero for trying to brush Nala's teeth. If you haven't tried to start with the left side first, do that. Yes, at least getting the enzyme tooth paste on the teeth will do something. The brushing does help the most. Try to brush at least 3 times per week. They also make a tooth brush that fits on your finger tip, that may work better for her. Also check out the link for the Veterinary Oral Health Council's recommended products. Otherwise just keep trying! Practice makes perfect and also hopefully Nala will acclimate. She may still be sensitive on the one side from the cleaning. I hope this helps and I wish you and Nala the best! http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3497 http://www.vohc.org/accepted_products_cats.html
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I'm not as familiar with the Oxyfresh brand. The Oratene products are amazing and they have a brushless gel as well. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-5484-oratene-veterinarian-antiseptic-oral-gel-1-oz.aspx ) Glad you are getting the other products. Hope they help!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hills vet essentials range is specifically formulated in texture to keep tartar build up to a minimum. Enzymatic toothpastes into the mouth last thing at night and dentagen aqua water supplement can also help as well as annual dental checks
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Yes this would work just be careful not to get bitten! There are other alternatives too that you can try to help with oral hygiene if tooth brushing is proving to be a problem. You can get a seaweed extract to add to the food daily called plaque off. There is also aquadent which is a bit like a mouth wash that you add to their water for them to drink. My favourite option is hills TD food as this has both a mechanical and chemical action to break down the calculi and improve oral hygiene and hopefully prevent dental work.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello. As you can see on the product, this does have the seal of the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council), but when I look closer at the recommendations they have, this product seems to be better for dogs, than cats. It is absolutely safe for cats, but if you want to use one truly recommended by the VOHC for cats, then look for Healthymouth Toothpast/Brush Kit Combination for cats. This is the only toothpaste type product they recommend specifically for cats & this was of February, 2022. If you cannot find the Healthymouth toothpast for cats, then the Petsmile product is perfectly fine to use on Sweetie. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025