FEBRUARY IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH AT THE FELINE MEDICAL CARE CENTER!

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ORAL HEALTH DISEASE IS THE MOST FREQUENTLY DIAGNOSED HEALTH PROBLEM FOR PETS.

·        80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3 according to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS)

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Brushing Your Cat's Teeth 

             STEP 1  Introduce the brushing process to pets gradually. Avoid over-restraining your pet and keep sessions short and positive. A cat can be held in your lap. Praise and reassure your cat throughout the process. 
          STEP 2  As you begin to acclimate yourself and your pet to the brushing process, dip a finger into a flavored toothpaste (do not use human toothpastes as they can upset your cat's stomach) that your cat seems to enjoy (Feline Medical Care Center has several flavors to choose from). Rub the lightly covered finger gently over the cat's mouth and teeth. Make the initial sessions short and positive.

   STEP 3  Gradually, introduce gauze over the finger with the toothpaste on it and gently scrub the teeth in a circular motion.

STEP 4  Finally, you can introduce a soft toothbrush designed for pets. Pet specific toothbrushes are available at FMCC.