How can you heal gingivitis in cats?

Question

Some of my cats have mild gingivitis and I want to fix it now before it gets worse. I've tried brushing their teeth but I find it very hard to do. Is there anything I can add to their food? I'm not sure why they have it as they eat biscuits every day which I always thought prevented this illness. Thank you

I have been to my vet and he told me it's very hard to treat. I was just looking for any home remedies or relief for my cats from other people with the same problem

Answer 1

You can prevent inflammatory dental disease and tooth extraction in cats. Start by adding fresh pureed or finely chopped vegetables to your cat's diet. Good choices include asparagus, avocado, carrot, cilantro, broccoli, dill, spinach, wheat grass, yam and zucchini. A simple home diet for cats consists of 50% chopped meat, fish, poultry, dairy, nuts, seeds or legumes and 50% vegetables. Add 1/2 teaspoon raw oil daily (olive, safflower, sunflower, walnut, sesame, primrose, fish oil, etc.), and 1/2 teaspoon oat bran, wheat bran, psyllium, flax seed, sesame seed, etc. for fiber. The teeth can be cleaned by offering a fresh or frozen chicken wing or chicken neck. The keys to a good home diet are to use fresh, whole ingredients in wide variety. Vegetables and fruits provide bioflavanoids, vitamin C, manganese, zinc, boron, and organic silica to keep collagen, teeth, bone and connective tissues healthy.

Answer 2

Gingivitis In Cats

Answer 3

Royal Canin has a dental food out for cats that works great for cleaning teeth and stimulating gums. It's called "Feline Dental D/D". You can find it at some veterinarians (some will even order it for you), but I'm not sure about pet stores like Petsmart or Petco. I feed each of my cats (5 total) one handful a day (mixed in w/ their regular hard food) and it has been working wonders with my cats. They have been on it for about 3 months now and their teeth are noticably cleaner than before, their breath is also better thank goodness. You should still probably try to continue brushing their teeth as well. It will help stimulate the gums even better than the food.

Good luck!!!

Answer 4

Most of my cats get a dental cleaning once a year, some every two years. I know of no "remedy" for this condition and I feel the teeth have to have the cleanings to prevent bacteria from going into the cat's system and damaging kidneys.

Go to: www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Does Dry Food Clean the Teeth" to dispell the myth that dry food makes for healthy choppers.

Answer 5

Your best bet is to brush the kitty's teeth. Be sure to use toothpast that is specifically made for cats. Also there are "kitty toothbrushes" you can find those at most pet stores. You may also try a cat food formulated for tooth health. Ask your vet what food would be best for your cats.

Answer 6

I agree with julie. I adopted a cat that has gum disease. He had to have two teeth extracted because his gums are so bad. Unlike your cat, he does not like me brushing his teeth. I wait until he's in a good deep sleep and then I clean his gum line and teeth with a Q-tip and cat toothpaste.

Answer 7

keep up with dentals at your vet office and ask your vet for products you can put in the water. Ora fresh is one product you can get from your vet that helps cut down on plaque AFTER you have your cats' teeth cleaned at your vets office

Answer 8

The vet will clean your cats teeth for a small fee. He will also pull any that are rotten and provide medicine. I had this problem with my dog and the vet did a great job.

Answer 9

My dad's cure for any problem concerning cats was to place a small piece of lead in their ear.

Answer 10

Go to a veternarian. Is that so hard?