A healthy mouth is a good indicator of your cat’s overall health, but many cat parents ignore their cat’s oral health. By the time they’re 3 years old 70% of cats are showing signs of oral disease, according to the Foundation For Veterinary Dentistry. While an oral exam should continue to be an important part of your cat’s annual wellness checkup, developing a daily tooth brushing routine can go a long way in preventing damage and disease. Since brushing a cat’s teeth can be challenging, here are some tips to make the experience as easy as possible for both of you.
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Don’t rush it
Never force her through any part of the process. If she’s not comfortable with having her face handled, for instance, don’t continue to touch her face after she has pulled away and started to show aggressive body language. The way to train a cat is to let them lead the way. In order to successfully brush your cat’s teeth without stress you’ll need her to be on board and comfortable. Move at her own pace and respect her feelings when she pulls away. You can try again the next day. In the end, you want her to be able to associate the experience with something positive, so eliminate as much stress as you can.Source
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