Brushing your cat's teeth is an important pet care job that can help prevent oral diseases and keep your mouth healthy. The following will introduce the steps and precautions for cat brushing.
1. Prepare the tools.
Toothbrush for pets: Choose a toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles for easy operation.
Toothpaste for pets: Choose a toothpaste that does not add artificial colors and flavors, which is safer and healthier.
Mouthwash cup or water bowl: Used to hold water and rinse your mouth.
Cat scratch board or cat climbing frame: used to fix the cat and prevent it from moving.
2. Choose the right toothpaste.
Don't use human toothpaste: Human toothpaste contains fluoride and other additives that may cause health effects in cats.
Choose a pet-specific toothpaste: Pet-specific toothpastes usually do not contain ingredients that are harmful to cats, making them safer.
Choose according to the cat's taste: Some toothpaste has a cat's favorite flavor, such as chicken, fish, etc., which can improve the cat's enthusiasm for brushing teeth.
3. Start brushing your teeth.
Fix the cat: Place the cat on the cat scratch board or cat climbing frame to prevent it from moving.
Apply toothpaste: Apply an appropriate amount of toothpaste to your cat's teeth.
Brush your teeth gently: Gently wipe your cat's teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush, taking care not to hurt your cat's mouth.
Rinse your mouth: Give your cat some water to rinse their mouth to help remove residue from their mouth.
Repeat: Follow the above steps to wipe each tooth of the cat one by one to ensure that it is cleaned in place.
End brushing: After brushing, give your cat some rewards, such as a small snack or a gentle pet, to enhance their positive memory.
4. Precautions.
Don't force your cat to accept brushing: Don't force your cat to accept brushing, you can use rewards to guide them to accept it.
Pay attention to safety: Be gentle during brushing to avoid injuring your cat's mouth.
Regular check-up: Regularly check the oral health of the cat and deal with problems in a timely manner.
Prevention first: In addition to brushing teeth, the occurrence of oral diseases can be prevented through dietary modification and regular oral examinations.
Other care: If you use other oral care products such as oral cleaning spray or oral lotion, you can refer to the advice of your pet professional for selection and use.
In conclusion, brushing your cat's teeth requires patience and care, choosing the right tools and toothpaste, following the correct method, and paying attention to your cat's reaction and oral health. Through regular oral care and dietary adjustments, cats can maintain oral health and prevent oral diseases.
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