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Where to begin
Number one, this should be fun for you and your cat. Be upbeat and take
things slowly. Do not overly restrain your cat. Keep sessions short and
positive. Be sure to praise your cat throughout the process. Give yourself a
pat on the back, too! You are doing a great thing for your cat!
First, have your cat get used to you putting things in her mouth. Dip your
finger in tuna water, chicken broth, or other liquid your cat may like. Call
your cat with a voice that means "treat" and let your cat lick the liquid
off your finger. Then rub your soaked finger gently over your cat's gums and
teeth. After a few sessions, your cat should actually look forward to this
and you can move on.
Now, place a gauze around your finger. (You can again dip it in the tuna
water or other liquid.) Gently rub the teeth in a circular motion with your
gauzed finger. Repeat this for the number of sessions it takes your cat to
feel comfortable with this procedure. Remember to praise her and keep an
upbeat attitude.
After your cat is used to having the flavored gauze in her mouth, you are
ready to start with a toothbrush, dental sponge, or pad. We need to get your
cat used to the consistency of these items, especially the bristles on a
brush. So, let your cat lick something tasty off of the brush or pad so she
gets used to the texture.
Once your cat is used to the cleaning item you are going to use, you can add
the toothpaste (or rinse). Pet toothpastes either have a poultry, malt, or
other flavor so your cat will like the taste. Get your cat used to the
flavor and consistency of the toothpaste. Let your cat lick some off your
finger and then apply some to your cat's gumline with your finger. Praise
your pet.
Now your cat is used to the toothbrush and toothpaste and you are ready to
start brushing. Talk to your cat in a happy voice during the process and
praise your cat at the end. At first, you may just want to brush one or both
upper canine teeth (the large ones in the front of the mouth). These are
the easiest teeth for you to get at and will give you some easier practice.
As before, when your cat accepts having several teeth brushed, slowly
increase the number of teeth you are brushing. Again, by making it appear to
be a game, you both will have fun doing it. |
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