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WAFFLES: Uh, Glogirly? So since we're here at PetSmart® and all, don't you think it would be a good idea to pick up some CHICKEN treats???
WAFFLES: Just a few hundred bags should be good.
WAFFLES: Maybe we can get a bag for the Boss too. Something to make up for me borrowing her breakfast.
Taking Care of our Pearly Whites is About Much More than a Pretty Smile
Did you know that February is Cat Dental Health Month? We're teaming up with PetSmart to help raise awareness and shed some light on how important it is to take care of our teeth and gums. It's easy to overlook dental health and what many people unfortunately don't realize is that dental disease can affect much more than just our teeth.
Poor dental hygiene can quickly cause plaque and tarter buildup, even gingivitis. And left untreated, these things can eventually lead to very serious conditions damaging our kidneys, livers and hearts. In fact, oral health problems are among the most common of health problems diagnosed in adult pets.
Dental Health Never Tasted So Good!
FELINE GREENIES® Dental Treats are the only cat treat to have The Veterinary Oral Health Council Seal of Acceptance for tartar reduction. What that seal of acceptance doesn't tell you though is how DELICIOUS these little nuggets are.
At only 1.25 calories each, it's easy to make them a regular at treat time. They're all natural with no artificial flavors or preservatives. Added vitamins, minerals, taurine and chlorophyll make them a healthy treat time choice too.
KATIE: They come in six tasty flavors. I must say the catnip treats are DIVINE. And yes, as a matter of fact, I am even standing on my tippy toes.
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| Catnip for Katie. Chicken for Waffles. |
It's Not ALL About the Treats Though...
Glogirly has recently started brushing our teeth. It's not easy, but sticking to a regular schedule, like 3-4 times per week, is important to maintaining optimum dental health. It will become become much easier with time, though will probably never be as fun as our dental treats.
According to our own vet, the most important part of brushing is the contact with the teeth and gums. There are special pet toothbrushes, finger brushes, there's even poultry flavored toothpaste made just for cats. We've tried all of these things, but believe it or not what works best for us is a little trick our vet taught us.
Pantyhose???
Yes, pantyhose. Glogirly just takes a small piece of cut-up pantyhose, wraps it around her index finger and gently rubs our teeth and gums. There's just enough abrasion from the nylon to do the trick. Of course entry into our mouths requires great bravery on her part, as well as a fistful of treats.
TIP! For the first few times, Glogirly added a little bit of wet cat food to her finger.
So tell us, do you brush your cat's teeth?
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