As well as your cat’s toothbrush, you will also need a toothpaste which has been specially made for cats. Don’t use a regular human brand of toothpaste as this contains chemicals which could be harmful to your feline friend. While we spit out the paste, cats swallow anything which is inside their mouth. You don’t want them to end up getting an upset stomach. As we talked about earlier, not every cat will be thrilled about the idea of getting their teeth cleaned, so having someone else with you to provide your pet with reassurance and keep them still while you are undertaking the task will also help a great deal.
If you have never brushed your cat’s teeth before, this is an activity which is going to take time. Start slowly by massaging their mouth every day. Next, you can allow them to lick some toothpaste off your finger. After this, you can then try using a finger toothbrush on them. This step may take a bit of time before they are entirely comfortable with it. The final stage is to use a regular bristle brush. Over time, you should start to establish a routine which works for you and your cat.