Ellen, how old are your cats?



I asked my vet the same question a couple of months ago. My 4 cats are ages 8 through 10 and none of them have ever had their teeth cleaned. They have always had regular annual vet visits, in addition to the visits for other things that crop up. Their teeth are always checked. My vet said that their teeth are in excellent condition and show no signs of tartar. He commented that he thought this was remarkable especially since 3 out of the 4 eat an entirely canned diet. Then he went on to say that the newer thinking is that canned is better for their teeth than dry because dry actually creates tarter by sticking to their teeth. He said that they believe that genes plays a big part in it, as well.



Samantha is the mother of two of my cats, one of which is my dry eater (Katrina). Simba, my 10 yr old canned food eater, is not related to Samantha or her family but his teeth too, are in excellent condition. So three of my cats are related and one is not.



It's my opinion that genetics plays a big part in it.
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Ruby and the Kitties

Simba, Samantha, Katrina & KatyKatt

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How wonderful to do nothing and then rest afterwards. Meow!

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