Cat dental care methods:

1. Brushing teeth can help cats clean up food residue accumulated in the mouth and prevent bacterial growth. Generally, 1-2 times a week is enough. If you feed some wet and soft food, you can clean it 3-4 times a week. However, most cats are not very cooperative with brushing their teeth. It is very difficult to touch their teeth, so let them adapt slowly first.

2. If you want your cat to have good teeth, you also need to pay attention to its diet. It is best not to give your cat soft food frequently. Prevent a large amount of food residue from accumulating in the cat's teeth. Therefore, cats’ staple food requires careful attention, and it is recommended to choose professional cat food for cats.

3. In order to prevent cats from developing dental plaque or calculus, it is best to take the cat to the pet dental hospital regularly to check the teeth, and to properly handle the cat’s tooth wear and reduce the formation of dental plaque. Use Use professional solutions to clean and rinse your cat’s teeth.

Common oral diseases in cats:

1. Gingivitis. As the name suggests, gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. In mild cases, red blood streaks may appear on your cat's gums. When symptoms worsen, the gums may bleed easily. As the gums continue to be damaged and eroded, the roots of the teeth will gradually be exposed.

2. Periodontitis. Periodontitis can cause a lot of pain to cats. And as the gums continue to erode, your cat’s teeth will become loose or even fall out.

3. Chronic stomatitis. A common cat disease with unknown cause, which may be caused by herpes virus, coronavirus, feline AIDS, feline leukemia, etc. The symptoms of chronic stomatitis are drooling, redness, swelling and inflammation of the gums and oral mucosa, soreness in the cat’s mouth, anorexia, bad breath, and dark brown secretions around the mouth.