How To Fix Gingivitis In Cats

Now that your cat is comfortable with the toothbrush toothpaste and you touching their mouth we can start to work on brushing the teeth.

How to fix gingivitis in cats. With proper and frequent dental hygiene you will lessen the excess or even the appearance of dental plaque and thus avoid or reduce the corrosive effect of tartar on the cat s teeth. If your cat has gingivitis your vet will recommend a daily cleaning for you to do at home. There may be some dietary supplements specific foods or toys that can help you maintain your cat s dental health as well. In addition to brushing and using mouthwash at home. The ultimate veterinary treatment for cats with gingivitis is to have their teeth removed.

Sometimes all the teeth are removed. Plaque build up is the most common dental issue affecting cats. Treatment of feline gingivitis in cases of mild to moderate gingivitis usually the vet can give some painkillers. To control the bacterial plaque the cat will receive antibiotics together with their mouth being cleaned and teeth polished. Gently brush your cats teeth along the gum line for 15 to 30 seconds for each side.

Not only is this draconian solution incredibly invasive and maiming to the cat it usually is very expensive for you. Instead small particles of dry food can stick to your cat s teeth and gums and eventually some get lodged in between the teeth and gums leading to the need for teeth brushing mentioned earlier. If your cat s gingivitis has progressed to periodontitis surgery or other medical procedures may be necessary. Unless your cat has an infection this will be the primary step that you take to reduce and reverse gingivitis. I show different e.

Gingivitis can sometimes be associated with a condition called stomatitis gingivostomatitis in which lesions form on the gingiva and surrounding areas of the mouth. But there are good alternatives to dry food that can help a cat with gingivitis. Also sometimes during treatment for gingivitis an underlying systemic viral condition may be discovered. Give a treat after. When brushing your cats teeth you only need to brush the outside of their teeth.