Cats, like humans, also have a process of changing their teeth. So, how should we, as owners, observe the behavior of cats to determine if they are experiencing this important physiological change?The following will give you a detailed description of how to tell if a cat is changing its teeth by observing its behavior, and provide some practical advice.
First of all, we need to understand the process of changing the teeth of cats. Normally, cats will start to erupt baby teeth in the first three to four weeks after birth, and around the third to fourth month, all the baby teeth will be replaced with permanent teeth. This process can last for weeks or even months. During this period, cats may experience loss of appetite and oral discomfort. Therefore, owners need to pay close attention to these changes in their cats in order to give appropriate help in time.
So, how can we tell if a cat is changing its teeth by observing its behavior?Here are a few key points:
1.Observe the state of the teeth: When cats change their teeth, their baby teeth will loosen and fall out, while the permanent teeth will gradually erupt. Therefore, the owner can tell if the cat is changing its teeth by observing the state of its teeth. If you notice that your cat's teeth are loose, falling out, or that new teeth are erupting, it is likely that it is in the process of being replaced.
2.Observe the condition of the mouth: During the tooth change, the cat's mouth may be red, swollen, bleeding and other symptoms. In addition, due to loose teeth, cats may use their tongue to lick their teeth in an attempt to relieve discomfort. Therefore, the owner can observe the cat's oral condition, if it finds symptoms such as redness, swelling, bleeding, etc., or the cat frequently licks its teeth with its tongue, then it is likely to be changing its teeth.
3.Observe the diet: During the tooth change, the cat may experience loss of appetite and difficulty eating. This is because tooth changes cause mouth pain, making cats feel uncomfortable when eating. Therefore, the owner can observe the cat's diet, and if it notices that it is eating less, eating more slowly, or showing a picky and disgusted attitude towards food, then it is likely to be changing teeth.
Knowing how to tell if a cat is changing its teeth by observing its behavior, we also need to provide some practical advice to help cats get through this phase:
1.Choose the right food: During the cat's tooth change, the owner should choose some soft and glutinous and easily digestible food, such as wet cat food, cooked meat, etc., and avoid feeding the cat hard, dry food, so as not to increase the burden on the gums.
2.Provide adequate water: Cats may experience symptoms of dry mouth during tooth changes. Therefore, owners need to make sure that their cats drink enough water to relieve oral discomfort.
3.Clean your teeth regularly: Although cats are born with the ability to clean their teeth, owners still need to brush their cat's teeth regularly to keep their mouth clean and hygienic during tooth changes. You can use a toothbrush and toothpaste specially designed for cats.
4.If necessary, seek medical attention in time: If the cat has severe oral pain, swelling, bleeding and other symptoms during the tooth replacement process, or the tooth replacement time is too long (more than 1 month), it is recommended to take the cat to the veterinarian in time to ensure its health.
In short, as owners, we must learn to judge whether the cat is changing its teeth by observing its behavior, and give proper care and help during the cat's tooth change.