OliverSelkieMegeeFinnegan Wrote:Yes, I do quarterly. Just to keep them fluffy and beautiful! Two of them enjoy it, one tolerates it. I also scrub their teeth, which they do quite well at.
How do you brush their teeth? what do you use in the way of paste?
Is this something that should be done do any of the breeders on the forum recommend it or do it on a regular basis? I know dumb questions but I have been wondering about this for awhile. Has anyone had a raggie with teeth problems?
milo's mum Wrote:OliverSelkieMegeeFinnegan Wrote:Yes, I do quarterly. Just to keep them fluffy and beautiful! Two of them enjoy it, one tolerates it. I also scrub their teeth, which they do quite well at.
How do you brush their teeth? what do you use in the way of paste?
Is this something that should be done do any of the breeders on the forum recommend it or do it on a regular basis? I know dumb questions but I have been wondering about this for awhile. Has anyone had a raggie with teeth problems?
Im glad this was brought up as I am also curious....
Some cats will have more dental issues than others. I have brushed their teeth with a chicken flavored tooth paste.....I am not sure how well I did, as the cat hated it. (The dogs loved it)
With speaking with our vet, the few Ragdolls that have had plaque have had the plaque at the back of the jaw, so I don't feel I was able to remove enough. At this time, we do know that our 6 year old Raggie, will eventually have to be placed under to have her teeth cleaned.
It is important to have your vet check your pets teeth on a regular basis, plaque can cause many other problems, including heart issues, with your pet.
Also, even if your pet eats only dry kibble, plaque can still be an issue. I have heard the argument that cats that eat dry, don't have teeth issues, and that those who eat wet (canned) food, will have more problems. This is not true, plaque can happen to any cat, (dog) no matter the diet given.
Purrs,
Stormi
Thanks for all of that Stormi, his coat isnt to greasy, after brushing him last night, I actually think it might be a bit dry. Its mostly around his tail end of his back, so im not sure if its a stud tail? I actually hadnt heard of them until the other day. I think I might just give him a bath and see how he goes. We usually wash him with a flea shampoo and a dishwashing liquid.
Jake's next show is in late February as that is the first show of next year and shows have finished for this year. Its a neuter/kitten show, so no entires. Hopefully we will have a second kitten by then so we will have a neuter and a kitten for that show, but most likely not as we are wanting a bicolour, and im sure you know how hard it is to get a show quality bicolour.
I only had to bathe my cats if absolutely necessary. George had some SERIOUS stinkyness once and had no choice but to be bathed... he KNEW he needed to have a bath, so he didnt struggle lol. However nothing was right in the world for about 5 hours after lol.
I have a baby toothbrush and use a flavored cat toothpaste.
I put the cat on the bathroom counter and wrap my arm around it. Holding the jaws together, I put the brush into their mouth and give it a brushing, say 10 seconds or so. If they're having a good day, I switch and do the other side. If they are fussing, I just get the other side the next day.
As some of you know, having their teeth professionally cleaned is expensive and anesthetic can be dangerous. Oliver is six and his gums are beautiful Meg is five and hers are beautiful as well. It's preventative and they usually don't kick up much of a fuss.
Ragdoll teeth is no different from any other breed. I know of two ragdoll owners whose cats have lost teeth because of gum issues.
For me, it just makes sense to keep their teeth clean as possible and massage their gums. They actually don't kick up a fuss. If you decide to try this, I can give you more pointers on how to get started.