What should you pay attention to when cats change teeth?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

What should you pay attention to when cats change teeth?

Precautions for cat tooth replacement:

1. During the cat's tooth replacement period, owners should pay attention to check the loss of the cat's teeth to prevent the cat's new teeth from growing crooked.
2. When a cat changes teeth, its teeth will be itchy and it will bite things randomly. The owner should prepare a teething stick for it.
3. When a cat changes its teeth, food residues tend to accumulate on the teeth. It is necessary to brush its teeth regularly to avoid affecting the health of the teeth.
4. During the period when the cat is teething, the discomfort of the teeth will cause the cat to lose its appetite. Pay attention to supplementing the cat's nutrition and feeding it some easy-to-chew food.
5. During the period when cats are teething, their tempers will be irritable. Avoid teasing them with your hands to avoid being bitten.
Notes on brushing your cat’s teeth:

1. It is best to train your cat to brush its teeth from the beginning, so that it can develop a habit so that it will no longer resist brushing its teeth. .
2. Do not use human toothpaste on cats. You need to use pet-specific toothpaste to avoid damaging its health.
3. Brush your cat’s teeth in a quiet environment to prevent the cat from becoming nervous or resisting.
4. Brush your cat’s teeth at least three times a week to keep the mouth clean and healthy.

5. After brushing the cat’s teeth for the first time, praise it in time or give it a certain reward so that it will no longer reject brushing.