Jun 13, 2003 · My RB cat Redman had to have many of his teeth removed. He had teeth cleanings prior, but needed the extractions anyway. He actually seemed a happier cat after the teeth were gone; he was in pain and we didn't even realize. I don't recall him having any problems with eating after he recovered from the surgery.

Oct 24, 2003 · Laurie is right, filing down a cat's teeth will prove painful for them, opens them up to infections and mouth disease and is an unneccessary action to take against a biting cat. She gives you wonderful ideas of how to redirect biting. Also if your cat has your hand and is biting it, the normal reaction is to pull away, don't.

Jan 8, 2016 · Now, my cat is a sample size of one, so other cats may respond differently, but I'm pretty convinced a raw poultry gizzard a day is the key to amazing teeth for her. Trying to brush her teeth has always been an absolute nightmare (and I really did try!), so I decided to get some chicken gizzards a few years back.

Mar 8, 2018 · It just looks to me as if the cat has a slight overbite and the upper canines protrude. My Sonic (aka "Vampirekitty") has this issue (I thought I wanted a cat that I could take to shows as well as being a lovely companion when I went to the breeder, of course I came home with the little fellow who wasn't show quality but climbed up me and fell asleep on my arm - my best friend …

The process is actually fairly similar in cats, dogs and even humans. As the cat eats, its teeth get covered in a thin film consisting mostly of microscopic food debris and germs. This bacterial cocktail is known as plaque. It’s soft and can be removed from the teeth by mild abrasive action such as tooth-brushing.

In reality, many owners cannot effectively clean their cat’s teeth, even more so when it comes to orally-sensitive LPGS cats. In some cases, it is possible to temporarily control LPGS with medications, including antibiotics and steroids (anti-inflammatory drugs).

Sep 21, 2019 · My cat is a domestic shorthair mostly black and a little white. I posted pictures of her teeth and wanted to get opinions on them since she needs dental work/cleaning done soon. Just wanted to see what others see and your thoughts on her gums and teeth in general. Thanks

Feb 18, 2016 · Worn down teeth will have lost their points, appearing more dull than in a younger cat. Some teeth may have the points either worn or broken off. Fangs are especially prone to this. Generally a cat will begin to show signs of tooth wear when it is five years old. Between five and ten years old, teeth will show clear signs of wear. At ages of ...

My cat is getting his teeth extracted Wednesday. My vet says he is feral except around me. He curls up to me just fine. He uses the litter box. I hope he will be okay, he is an indoor cat so there will be plenty of food available. His teeth are so rotten from gingivitis he already lost one of his canines on its own.

Aug 2, 2024 · attached is one side of my cats teeth, the other side is a little less yellow is this something i should be concerned about, if so how should i go about cleaning and getting rid of the yellow, she has a check up soon so will get the vets to …