My cat was diagnosed with gingivitis 6 months ago and 3 teeth were removed. The vet also scaled and cleaned her teeth. Even if her teeth receive regular cleaning by the vet (e.g. annually) can gingivitis still come back?
2007-01-18 10:30:42 · 2 answers · asked by sunny days are here 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...chronic gingivitis/stomatitis can be thwarted if regular teeth brushing is done to stop plaque from returning. Additionally, a specialized diet such as Science Diet t/d (tooth diet), a chlorhexidine rinse that your vet can prescribe, etc. all can be extra helpful as well.
Instructional video on how to brush cats teeth by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for Feline Health:
http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/brushing_teeth/full_movie.shtml
More website links on chronic gingivitis/stomatitis:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?articleid=368
http://www.petplace.com/cats/gingivitis-in-cats/page1.aspx
2007-01-18 12:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to clean kitty teeth with a tooth brush and tooth paste that Vet wants you buy for kitty yes it can come back if you don,t clean kittys teeth
2007-01-18 18:54:53 · answer #2 · answered by pattibcacl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋