Hi everyone! Penny is here today with tips, but not Penny’s tips. These are tips to keep your cat healthy and save money. Today we are focusing on the letter B.
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B is for brushing. If you brush your cat’s teeth at least 3 times a week, you can prevent dental issues. This is better for your cat’s health and your wallet because dentals at the vet and extractions are costly.
I am guilty of not doing this, but I am going to try. I know already some cats like KaTwo and Polar Bear won’t let me, but I will try on Joanie and Sammy. As you can see from the photo, Penny is a good candidate too. Every time my cats go for a dental, they come home with a toothbrush and a sample of toothpaste. I found a great website that gives instructions. You don’t even need a kit, you can dilute hydrogen peroxide in water ( 25% peroxide to 75% water) , dip a cloth in it and rub it on your cat’s teeth. For more information, click here.
Unfortunately, some cats are more prone than others to plaque buildup so may still require dentals, but hopefully, less often.
Brushing your cat’s fur at least once a week is also a good idea. The more you brush, the less they ingest which means fewer furballs.
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I never brushed my cats’ teeth but I don’t think anyone did back in the 70’s. MOL! We have learned so much about our pet’s dental care and how important that it is for overall health. Thanks for spreading the word to all cat parents too!
Thank you 🙂
I don’t have any teeth to brush but it’s very important that kitties that do take care of them!
Purrs,
Isabella
It is 🙂
Smart tips, thank you!
You’re welcome 🙂
Huh, thanks for the tips on taking care of your cat. When I had a cat I never did any of that. It was a Siamese with short hair but he did have bad breath at times. I liked your B post.
Thank you. 🙂
I used to be diligent with teeth brushing for the kitties, and my sister was always amazed that they let me. Simba and Toki were the best for letting me, they even purred, MOL! Now I am less diligent and don’t do it often enough…sigh…but I do try to when I think of it…bad kitty mom, MOL!
I try to brush the pups’ teeth too. MJF always got regular sessions and his first dental was when he broke a tooth in his thirteenth year.
I keep a brush handy to brush the furry ones whenever they come to vist me in the bathroom…why DO they do that anyways?? MOL!
My Sammy has a brush in the bathroom too 🙂
Brushing is good for our teeth AND our furs! Thanks for the reminder…….that’s a GREAT “B” !
Hugs, Teddy
Thank you. XO
I let my human brush my teeth, and she needs to do it more often.
You are such a good girl. XO
Toby was very prone to build up. By the time all this became an issue – they were both fine in their early to mid years – it was too late to teach them to allow brushing.
Yes, most of mine are too old to start too. XO
I really enjoy having my teefs brushed….of course is nuffin to do with the CHICKEN flavoured toofpaste, hehe
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
You are a good girl. XO
Sister Zoe and I get our teeth brushed but the others haven’t had the pleasure yet. I don’t have many left to brush MOL!
That is good you two get them brushed. XO
Excellent tips! Our Z Cat did not like to have her teeth brushed but she loved having her brown tabby furs brushed!
Thank you. XO
Hey Penny, maybe if you give your mom a penny she won’t brush your teeth? Just a suggestion.
I think I need to give her more than one 🙂
Brushing is very important. Our Little Bit would allow hubby to brush her teeth and she didn’t have issues with her teeth or gums. So very important.
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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday, Penny. My best to your wonderful mom. ♥
Little Bit was a good girl.
I once tried to brush Madi’s teeth…however, she was already about 7 so it was a big failure. I bet if one started early with kittens it would be easier though
Hugs Cecilia
Yes, best to start with kittens. XO
We have some enzyme stuff in a tube, that I let the cats lick; it’s supposed to be good for their mouths and teeth. We’ve never been successful with brushing their teeth. I’m betting that The PO’M would let me; he’ll allow me to do almost anything to him!
the enzyme is better than nothing 🙂
Gppd to[!! Mom has never brushed our teeth…..maybe she should start! The VET said we all have great teeth and we want to keep them that way.
The Florida Furkids
YOu are all lucky to have good teeth. XO
We do try to let Mom brush our teeth, but we have to admit we aren’t all that good at it.
Woos – Lightning, Misty and Timber
At least you let her try 🙂
With all the cats we had, you’d think we would have been better with them, but the more I think about it, we let them dictate how we were going to handle them.
Same here, my cats rule us.
I need to learn to brush their teeth… I don’t know though. i think both of them are likely to scratch me when I try.
Good luck 🙂
Eric had gingivitis by the time he was a year old so I started to brush his and Flynn’s teeth then. They both got so used to it that they would wait for me to do it.
They were such good boys. XO
No way would Sam let me do that!! She doesn’t even like her fur being brushed. 🙂
MOL! 🙂
Dad tried brushing here too. No one allowed it and there were varying degrees of disapproval from a hide to a hiss-claw. We like Bacon for B Better MOL
Timmy and Family
Not even one of you? 🙂
I brush fur, not teeth. I know I really should though.
MOL! 🙂
While brushing our teeth is an excellent thing to do, there’s no way we’re gonna let the mom do that.
Most cats feel the same 🙂
No no no! We hate Mom to even touch our mouths, let alone try to brush our teeth!
~Kids.
They really are little dental terrors, so that’s out at our house. Excellent tip, though!
~Mom.
Silly kitties, it is good for you 🙂 XO
I wish I could do my kitties, but I don’t think any of them would go for it!
Probably not, I think they need to start young 🙂
This is a good reminder! One of our cats would never allow this but I might be able to get away with it with the younger one. Maybe. We can barely cut her nails. I guess I’ll find out! LOL
You should try it with the younger one 🙂
Huh, We didn’t get a toothbrush and toothpaste after Raena’s dental. All we got was a bill. MOL Penny be lookin’ gawjus. And cuz mommy keeps furgettin’ to write an email, fank you so much fur our package. We do purromiss mommy will send you a purrsonal fank you later. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
I am glad the package arrived 🙂 I bet my bill was a lot more money which technically included the cost of the toothbrush. XO
Great tips for pet owners! I remember when our kids were small, using a washing cloth to gently clean their gums helped to keep their baby teeth healthy when they finally pushed through. It’s neat how animals need similar care.
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It is funny how similar. 🙂
I won’t allow Granny nor Grandpaw to brush my teeth, they should have start when I was a little baby, then I would have allowed it, but when it is necessary, I guess I have no other choise as Granny can be very clear of that 😀 Extra Pawkisses for a Brightful Smile???
Good to start when young. XO
That’s a great tip, Penny!
Thank you. XO
Oh goodness. Yeah the herd would not appreciate this at all. lol Three of them are toothless so at least they’re good to go. lol
I think most don’t like it 🙂
I’m ashamed to admit that I do not brush my furbabies’ teeth nearly as often as I should. I should definitely get better about that.
I am ashamed too.