Cats Dental Care Articles

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If your cat has poor dental hygiene, there are a number of conditions that can result from not having clean teeth and gums. Poor cat dental care can lead to gum disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and infection. Poor cat dental care can also even lead to heart, kidney or lung disease. The good news is, cat dental care is easy. Teeth brushing, yearly dental check-ups, teeth friendly treats, and feeding your cat the right foods can help keep your kitty’s teeth and gums healthy. For detailed information about the various types of cat dental problems, prevention, treatments, and care continue reading to learn more.

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When Is Cat Tooth Extraction Necessary?

Cat tooth disease can often lead to severe health problems if not checked and treated promptly. Pet owners should schedule a vet check if their pets...
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Veterinary Dentists

Comprehensive directory of veterinary dentists in the United States.
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Veterinary Dental Care

Proper veterinary dental care can mean a healthy pet. Cats and dogs develop teeth and gum problems as early as the age of 3 years due to poor dental hygiene.
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Using Dental Cat Chew Treats for Feline Oral Hygiene

Cat chew treats are recommended for an optimal feline oral hygiene. These treats have many benefits, such as preventing gum disease, and cats like these treats. There are several types of dental chews available.
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Using Cat Chews for Oral Hygiene

Give your cat specially formulated dental chews to prevent plaque and tartar build up. Not only can chews prevent your cat from getting an oral infection, but they provide a healthy way to reward her during training exercises.
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Treating Gingivitis in Cats with Triamcinolone

Triamcinolone, used in veterinary and human medicine both, is a potent glucocorticoid drug and a steroidal anti-inflammatory. It appears in a variety of medicines, the most common of which are Vetalog and Panalog.
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The Five Most Frequent Cat Mouth and Teeth Problems

There are several cat mouth and teeth problems that you may encounter during the life of your pet. Cat mouth foaming, cat mouth sores, cat mouth cancer, and gum...
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The 5 Most Common Problems in Cat Dental Care

Provide your cat dental care in order to prolong his lifespan and ensure lasting good health. Pet dental care is an important element of veterinary medicine...
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Symptoms of Oral Ulcers in Cats

Oral ulcers in cats occur on the mouth and gums and can cause painful inflammation. Oral ulcers are usually the result of either caudal stomatitis or gingivostomatitis.
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Should You Brush Your Cat’s Teeth?

Your cat’s teeth need to be cleaned, otherwise he'll be exposed to tartar deposits, gum disease and other health complications. Unfortunately, a large number of cats over the age of 3 develop gum disease and tooth problems.
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Preventative Dental Care for Cats

Proper dental care for cats keeps cats pain free and healthy. Cats with severe tooth decay suffer from a great amount of pain that alters their eating habits.
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Pet Teeth Cleaning

Pet teeth cleaning requires a partnership between the pet's owner and his veterinarian to be successful. Clean teeth help your pet's health in important ways that are not immediately obvious to a pet owner.
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Oral problems - Mouth, Tooth and Dental Care

There is pretty good evidence now that periodic use of clindamycin, an antibiotic, can slow the progression of periodontal disease in cats, making it possible to go longer between dental cleansings in patients who develop recurrent periodontal disease quickly.
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Natural Cat Toothpaste

Natural cat toothpaste can either be purchased at your local pet supply store or via online shopping, or you can make feline toothpaste at home using a few simple ingredients. Let’s look at some of the popular toothpaste brands, as well as how easy it is to make feline toothpaste.
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Medical Dental Cat Food

Cat food can play a role in your pet’s dental health, and depending on the state of your cat’s teeth, she may need a special diet to help keep them clean and tartar-free.
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How Much Does Professional Cat Teeth Cleaning Cost?

The cat teeth cleaning plays an important part in maintaining the cat’s teeth. Unfortunately, over 70% of cats over the age of 3 have dental problems, which are very painful and may also lead to more severe health problems.
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Gatrointestinal Causes of Cat Bad Breath

Cat bad breath may be caused by various factors such as dental problems, tumors in the mouth cavity or gastrointestinal problems. The gastrointestinal tract may be affected by different conditions (such as infections, intestinal blockage, stomach tumors or stomach ulcers) which will cause the halitosis in your pet.
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Feline Stomatits Treatment

Feline stomatitis is a general term for inflammation of the oral cavity in a cat. It is a very painful condition, and it can be life threatening if left untreated. It can affect any breed of cat at any age, but the Himalayan, Persian and Somali breeds have been observed to be more susceptible.
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Feline Stomatits Complex

Feline stomatitis is a health condition characterized by a severe inflammation of the mouth’s soft tissues. This type of infection may appear at any age and in all the breeds.
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Feline Gingivitis: Understanding Periodontal Disease in Cats

Feline gingivitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the gums and tooth problems in cats. The most commonly known causes of feline gingivitis are feline...
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Feline Gingivitis Treatment With Cyclosporine

Feline gingivitis is a common dental condition among housecats. Although there are a variety of treatment options for gingivitis, cyclosporine has recently gained the favor of many veterinarians.
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Feline Gingivitis Symptoms

Feline gingivitis is an inflammatory disease of the teeth and gums. Gingivitis may be associated with feline leukemia or feline immunodeficiency virus. Gingivitis can make eating very painful for your cat, and can cause halitosis, among other symptoms.
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Feline Dental Disease

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), 70 percent of pet cats show signs of dental disease by age 3. These signs can include bad breath, changes in eating habits, or pawing at the face and mouth.
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Examining Cat Teeth at Home

Cat teeth need a lot of care and attention, but this often gets overlooked. Paying attention to your cat's teeth is just as important as paying attention to other aspects of his health, such as diet and coat.
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Drooling and Salivation in Cats

In cats, excessive salivation occurs when there is a portosystemic shunt (liver shunt) but it would be unusual for this to occur suddenly and also for it to appear at this age rather than during the growth period.
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Drooling , Salivation and Nausea

Feline Medical Encyclopedia: Drooling can occur for a number of reasons in cats including the most commonly identified reasons, gum or teeth disorders.
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Diagnosing Feline Gingivitis

Feline gingivitis occurs when the tissues of the mouth and gums become chronically inflamed. Vets aren't sure what causes feline gingivitis, but they think it may be the result of an allergic reaction to plaque, a condition known as "plaque intolerance."
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Dental Surgery for Cats

Dental surgery may be required for your cat if she has advanced gum disease, lesions in her teeth or a broken tooth. Signs that a cat may have a dental problem include bad breath, red and swollen gums, poor appetite, weight loss, pawing at the mouth and refusal to eat hard food.
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Dental Diet Cat Food

The dental diet cat food is important for cats that have dental problems, but may also be used in cats to prevent teeth problems. A great number of cats are affected by teeth and gum problems starting from the age of 2 or 3 and dental problems can develop into serious medical problems as well (i.e. heart disease).
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Dental Cleaning for Cats

The dental cleaning for cats is an essential process which can prevent teeth problems and gum disease. 7 out of 10 cats over the age of 3 have dental problems. Your cat should get his teeth brushed at home and there will be need for 1 professional cleaning per year as well.
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Dental Abscess in Cats

Dental problems occur frequently in cats over the age of 3. Dental abscess is also common, but may be prevented with a constant dental hygiene. A dental abscess can be caused by a decayed or fractured tooth that gives harmful bacteria access to the root of the tooth, forming pus, redness and swelling.
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Common Cat Teeth Problems

Cat teeth problems are common; unfortunately a lot of cats over the age of 3 have dental problems. The nature of problems that occur in cats may be various; from cavities to periodontal disease.
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Cat Tooth Extraction

If your pet suffers from a cat tooth disease of some kind, prompt treatment is necessary to ensure his immediate and long-term health. Periodontal conditions in pets are serious, as they directly affect your pet’s ability to eat food and sustain himself.
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Cat Teeth Falling Out

When cat teeth are falling out, it is often a cause for major concern to the owner. If a cat has teeth that are falling out, it can either be a completely normal process or one indicating that an underlying health condition exists.
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Cat Teeth Cleaning Step by Step

Dental hygiene is a vital part of keeping your cat healthy and there are a choice of options to help maintain the strength and cleanliness of the cat teeth. Whether performing a cleaning at home or consulting a professional veterinarian, it is important to have regular checkups; otherwise the risks of infection and gum disease are increased, resulting in discomfort or even illness for your cat.
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Cat Tartar Control

A pet’s dental hygiene is an essential process, to prevent bad breath, dental and gum tissue problems. 7 out of 10 cats over the age of 3 suffer from tooth decay or gum disease and this is due to a poor dental hygiene.
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Cat Mouth Ulcers

Cat mouth ulcers occur in pets of all ages. The ulcer might not necessarily be a condition in itself, but a symptom of an underlying disease.
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Cat Losing Teeth

Cat loosing teeth could be caused by teeth changing, dental decay or a dental disease such as gingivitis. If your cat has already lost a tooth, call a veterinarian as there might be an infection causing this and complications may develop.
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Cat Gum Disease

Cat gum disease is caused by a lack of dental hygiene. Plaque and tartar are the precursors of gum disease that can turn into periodontal disease, which is dangerous and can attack the bone and ligaments around the teeth.
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A Guide to Dental Antibiotics for Pets

Dental antibiotics for pets are a normal part of a veterinary teeth cleaning.
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A Guide to Cat Tooth Care

An area of small animal medicine that is often overlooked is cat tooth care. Cats, being carnivorous animals, eat food that is less than optimal in terms of restricting microbial growth.
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A Guide to Cat Dental Care

Cat dental care can help prevent gum disease and infections, periodontitis and gingivitis. It can help prevent the complications of diseases like feline leukemia...