Do You Have To Brush A Cat's/Kitten's Teeth?

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HunieBuniesBack · 09/04/2007 12:28

As you may know have just added a lovely kitten to our household.

Do I need to brush his teeth, as advised in the cat care leaflets etc?

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ChocolateTeapot · 09/04/2007 12:29

I have never done this in 19 years of having a cat, but am probably a negligent owner and not to be copied.

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HunieBuniesBack · 09/04/2007 12:35

Shall cross kitten's toothbrush off my list then.

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fruittea · 09/04/2007 12:52

Can't imagine even trying!

How is the new baby?

fruittea · 09/04/2007 12:53

Sorry, just found your post on the other thread - glad all well!

JanH · 09/04/2007 12:57

When they get old their teeth and gums can get into terrible shape (like humans then ) so if you got into the habit of brushing a kitten's teeth it might be possible to keep it going.

(My neighbour's elderly cat had to have extensive dental attention under anaesthetic - she had virtually stopped eating and was terribly thin)

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HunieBuniesBack · 09/04/2007 13:10

So maybe if I brush his teeth once a week just so he is used to it might be beneficial later?

Fruittea, he is lovely. Tho' I got him to stop my feelings of broodiness, I still want another baby! (can't tho' Dh won't let me)

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