{"id":5526,"date":"2022-04-13T03:56:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T11:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=5526"},"modified":"2022-04-13T03:56:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T11:56:43","slug":"paws-up-for-wednesday-how-to-and-why-should-you-clean-your-cats-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=5526","title":{"rendered":"Paws Up for Wednesday \u2013 How to and Why Should You Clean Your Cat\u2019s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"I was surprised to hear from the veterinarian on Olivia\u2019s first trip there as a kitten that Olivia had a buildup of plaque on her teeth. She was just a kitten! So I bought special food for dental health, some water formula with treatment for cats\u2019 teeth, and dental chew sticks for cats. Since then I\u2019ve read that it is important to clean your cats\u2019 teeth on a regular basis. Now doesn\u2019t \"\"that sound daunting? Brushing and combing a cat that doesn\u2019t want to be groomed\u2014oh and trimming their claws\u2014are hard enough without trying to get your hands into their mouth.<\/p>\n

In reality, however, there are ways to make teeth-cleaning doable and maybe even an almost pleasant experience for your cats. Here\u2019s a great site with instructions and pictures to help you get started. I\u2019d also like to hear from people who have had experience cleaning their cats\u2019 teeth. Anyone?<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Clean-a-Cat’s-Teeth<\/a><\/p>\n

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