Why do some cats need teeth brushed for bad breath, others don't?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Snowy. If she has smelly breath, then she likely has an infection in her mouth causing dental disease. If so, she will need to go under anesthesia to have her teeth cleaned by her veterinarian. Afterwards brushing will be less painful to her. Start slowly and use a toothpaste formulated for animals. Start by offering the paste on your finger as a treat. Once she likes it, then slowly start brushing. You can use a small toothbrush or a finger brush. I hope this information helps!

Bad breath has nothing to do with worms. It’s due to tartar buildup on the teeth and bacteria in the mouth. Just like if you never brushed your teeth you would have bad breath too. The best thing you can do is start brushing his teeth daily. You can watch a YouTube video on how to do this properly or you can consult with your local veterinarian to get instructions on how to brush his teeth.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Dusty. Gingivitis and an infection under the gumline can recur as quickly as 14 days after having the teeth professionally cleaned under surgery. To combat this problem, he will need at home care. Some cats will allow you to brush the teeth. Others simply will not tolerate it. There are dental treats that are available. There is also a dental gel called Maxi-guard that works very well. I hope this give you some options to help with his breath. Great job being attentive to his oral health! It will make a huge difference for him.

The best way to help this problem is to brush his teeth every day. The stimulation of the gums that happens when brushing will help with the inflammation. You must use a toothpaste made for animals. I don't know what products you have available to you in Tunisia so it's hard for me to make any recommendations.

At this age the bad breath might be because of teething, which occurs until the age of around 5 months of age, after that if the bad breath remains it's probably due to gum disease, which is very common in cats, in most cases it doesn't bother the cat and thus does not require treatment.

If he he has pain he should be seen by a vet to rule out damaged teeth or a broken jaw which requires repair or extraction - brushing will not solve this. I would also recommend using a pet toothpaste or dental hygiene gel as these are more effective and also better accepted as they are flavoured.

Unfortunately there is not much that will help with the bad breath and dental disease at home. There are many solutions on line that you can formulate yourself but I always caution pet owners that any of these can cause GI upset and lead to vomiting / diarrhea. Some formulations that you will find online can be toxic as well. So stay away from the natural home remedies. If you are able to order from an online store, I would recommend an enzymatic toothpaste such as CET oral enzymatic toothpaste. You can also start Tartar Shield Cat Treats and can also find these online. Once the lockdown is over, I would recommend having Darcy's mouth looked at to be sure there is no infection in the mouth. I hope this helps!