Complete Kitten Care by Amy Shojai

Author:Amy Shojai [Shojai, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Animal Care & Cats/Kittens
ISBN: 9780451206343
Publisher: New American Library/FurryMuse Publications
Published: 2010-04-15T07:00:00+00:00

Veterinary dentists say that ideally, you should brush your kitten’s teeth every single day. But if you can manage two or three times a week, you’ll do better than most folks. Even once a week is better than nothing.

Introduce your kitten to dental care one step at a time. Begin by stroking and scratching her cheeks and chin, progress to rubbing her lips, and finally gently slip one finger into her mouth. Don’t force her to open wide, just gently rub her gums for a very brief moment. Reward these sessions with a tasty treat—perhaps a lick of the flavored kitty toothpaste, to help her associate that flavor with handling her mouth.

WARNING! Kittens begin to lose baby teeth at about three to four months of age. Be aware that your kitten’s mouth may be a bit tender at times, as these new teeth erupt.

Start to flavor your finger with the toothpaste. Then wrap your finger with a soft cloth, add a bit of the paste, and massage your kitten’s teeth and gums with that. Stop when she protests too much. Be satisfied if you can do one side—you simply want to build up her tolerance level.

Once Kitty accepts your finger, it’s a short step to progressing to the finger toothbrush. Kittens tend to tolerate brushing pretty well when you start them young. That can build a healthy habit that will last a lifetime.

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