When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Want to brush your kitty’s chompers, but have no idea how to brush cat teeth ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Megan Milstead Before my cat Nala was diagnosed with gingivitis, I had no idea how ...

According to Michelle Lugones, DVM, veterinarian at Best Friends Animal Society, cat owners definitely should brush their cats' teeth, and often. "Gum and teeth disease are very common in cats, so ...

Up to 90% of cats over age 4 have gingivitis, periodontitis, or another type of dental disease. Brushing your cat's teeth daily, or as often as you can, may help prevent oral health issues. You can ...

Maintaining healthy teeth is obviously important for us, but the same is also true for our cats. Although we may not think about a cat’s dental health quite as often as ours—and attempting to brush ...

My vet is telling me that she should have my cat’s long canine teeth removed. Why? She is fine. She is eating well and seems completely normal. True, she has started eating soft foods in addition to ...

If your old cat is on the path to tooth resorption (TR), the only viable cure is tooth extraction. If your cat shows signs of TR, your cat's veterinary specialist will almost certainly recommend that ...

Cats can be stubborn creatures, but there’s perhaps no more trying task than attempting to brush your feline’s sharp teeth. Bites. Claws. Hisses. Cat owners know the routine after the vet recommends a ...

Are you really supposed to brush your cat’s teeth? My vet told me I should, and I bought the little brushing kit, but it is just gathering dust. Because, my God, have you ever met a cat?! There is ...

Before my cat Nala was diagnosed with gingivitis, I had no idea how important it was to brush her teeth. The idea of sticking a mint-flavored toothbrush in her mouth sounded like a recipe for disaster ...