Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers,
As you may already know, we’re starting to have issues with Beau eating. The little bugger is going to be 4 and he’s already developing dental problems! (Not surprising as most cats start developing dental issues at the age of 3.) Thing is, Beau has always had good teeth until he was switched onto an all wet diet. Now, I’m not going to start preaching which diet is better, but since Beau has been battling urinary tract infections since we got him and after his PU Surgery we don’t want to jinx anything.
Above is the picture I could get of Beau’s teeth. I’m sorry that it’s fairly dark and that I couldn’t open Beau’s mouth very far, but you can clearly tell that there is a whole lot of plaque build-up. We’re already looking into different products we can use such as Nylabone’s Toothpaste & Toothbrush and a product called Dentatreat by Wysong. I’m going to be looking into more such as Tropiclean and Bluestem.
I’m a bit embarrassed that I haven’t been checking Beau’s teeth as often as I used to, but this “not eating” thing is driving me a bit mental. He’s refusing all wet food and he’s eating a bit of kibble. I really need to get down to this as soon as possible, and sadly the vet said cleaning may have to wait a few weeks just to make sure it’s safe for him (apparently they can only do slow blood tests at the facility.)
So here’s where I ask you… what do you do for your pets? What products can you recommend for me? I’m actually interested in trying out a few and seeing how they compare and hopefully get to show you the progress and if they work.
Poor Beau. I am ashamed that I don’t use any products for teeth. I rotate their cleaning because I can’t afford to have 13 dentals a year so they get a dental as needed or every few years. Noel is 13 and has never needed one, just lucky.
Oh wow! I find it so weird how some cats need such frequent cleanings and others really don’t/
This is a no win situation .When my female cat Bella was only 18 months old the vet pulled a couple of teeth and charged me $1`200. I was furious and said at this rate she’ll have no teeth.. My Marley is the one who had the PU surgery in March.. As you know they don’t want them eating dry food which is much better for their teeth. I’m now having a problem with him not wanting to eat his prescription dry and waiting for the vet to send the new prescription to Chewy. The vet is switching him to Royal Canin from Science Diet CD.. My vet said any dry food he eats needs to be prescription but any wet food is better that dry ( Marley will not eat any prescription wet food and I have tied them all. )It is a constant battle to try to get him to eat wet food but wet food is not good for their teeth. I get so frustrated sometimes I don’t know what to do. All I know is that I am constantly watching him and worry he will block again.
Dental health is so important to us cats. Every cat is a bit different. when it comes to their teeth. We hope Beau’s teeth are okay.
Thanks friends! We’re taking him in today <3
The vet looked at Angel’s teeth in December, and after picking some built-up tartar off with his thumb nail, said everything was okay! However, I have my druthers about her mouth and am considering a dental veterinarian, because she grinds her teeth while eating! That’s seems really strange to me, but our vet just shrugged it off, because he didn’t see any damage or problems. But why does she do it?
Sorry, can’t help you with your questions!
Ooh, that did make me feel a bit better that the vet was able to pick some plaque off with his thumbnail. Hopefully, things won’t too bad for Beau when he goes in.
Last Time Daisy Mae went to the vet she checked the teeth and didn’t seem concerned or say anything. Guess they were OK. Daisy Mae is 12 and only eats when she’s good and ready. Usually after a good nap.
That’s great to hear Crystal! Has Daisy Mae ever done dental work?