2006-10-27 05:26:19 · 13 answers · asked by Dashawna S 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
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2006-10-27 05:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by drawmaster12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy cat toothpaste. I don't think a cat would let you near it with human toothpaste anyways. My 3 cats hate the smell of mint and hiss if they smell it! Candy Canes are a blast around my house! It's the only thing my cats won't eat! Baby or training tooth paste might be a good option because it's safe if swallowed, but cat toothpaste is meat flavored and more than likely, the cat might let you brush it's teeth.
2006-10-27 06:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you giving your cat toothpaste? Do not do it. There is a lot of fluoride in toothpaste, enough for it to be dangerous for children to swallow. If you need to brush your cats' teeth, get the toothpaste for animals from the pet store.
2006-10-27 05:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Ashley G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toothpaste contains flouride. Flouride is toxic if you get too much of it in your system. This is why they state to use only a pea-sized drop for children, and only a small amount for adults. So in answer to your question, I would not give people toothpaste to a cat or a dog. You can, however, get toothpaste meant for dogs and cats from your vet or from a pet supply store like Petco or PetsMart.
2006-10-27 05:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't kill them, but it's not recommended. If human toothpaste is all you have, then only use a little bit. Even better than using human toothpaste would be to get some specifically formulated for cats at a pet supply store. If toothpaste is swallowed in abundance, it can make a cat sick (this goes for humans as well!)
2006-10-27 05:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by Avie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you want to give your cat toothpaste. No it is not safe. But then your cat would have to be a little off to allow you to give it toothpaste.
2006-10-27 05:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by Osunwole Adeoyin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you are asking because you're going to brush the cat's teeth, there is specially made toothpaste for cats and dogs. Either ask your vet or go to a pet store, such as Petco.
2006-10-27 05:44:10 · answer #7 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not necessary to use toothpaste on cats just the brushing action is all they need...however, if you want toothpaste for them dont use human toothpaste at petsmart and walmart they make beef flavored toothpaste for cats
2006-10-27 15:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your toothpaste is fatal to cats. The fluoride is what kills them. Go to a pet store and get pet toothpaste. It comes in beef and poultry flavors. I'm glad to hear you want to brush your cat's teeth! I thought I was the only one who did that!!
2006-10-27 07:08:19 · answer #9 · answered by November 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not Human toothpaste. here are some sites that may help you. the first one is a Tooth paste that you can buy.
2006-10-27 05:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by Samantha V. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if people are not supposed to swallow it then it would be wrong for your cat to. Although I heard small amounts were ok in people I would think it would not be safe for your cat cause a cat would more than likely swallow all of it and if it's not safe for people then it would definately be harmful to your cat.
2006-10-27 05:45:40 · answer #11 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋