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Does dry cat food clean teeth?

PoC avatarPosted on December 1, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 1, 2021

No, dry cat food does not clean a cat’s teeth or help to protect gums despite what the pet food manufacturers claim – that was my initial thought and belief. It did not, and does not, seem logical when you … continue reading…

Posted in dry cat food | Tagged cat teeth, dental care in cats, dry cat food, gum disease, mouth disease, oral health | 6 Replies
Cat was brained damaged during teeth cleaning

Guilt-ridden cat owner’s British Shorthair brain damaged during dental cleaning

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2021

Introduction Note: I wrote a while ago in draft and forgot about it so I have published it today. It is instructive. There is a risk when a domestic cat is taken to the veterinarian to have their teeth cleaned. … continue reading…

Posted in dental health | Tagged anesthesia and cats, bad veterinarian experience, cat anesthetic, dental care in cats
Cat checked for health

Top three cat health insurance claims

PoC avatarPosted on September 25, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 25, 2020

This page discusses the top three cat health insurance claims in America as per five pet insurance companies (2018). Trupanion said that their number one insurance claim concerned undiagnosed vomiting and diarrhoea. The second and third were urinary tract infections … continue reading…

Posted in insurance | Tagged cat diabetes, cat health, cat health care, cat health insurance, cat urinary problems, cat vomiting, chronic kidney disease, dental care in cats, feline hyperthyroidism, gastrointestinal diseases, gum disease, insurance, oral health, pet health insurance, pet insurance, urinary tract infections | Leave a reply
Veterinarians are cheaper than doctors. Is this right?

Is it right that veterinarians are cheaper than doctors?

PoC avatarPosted on April 10, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 10, 2020

I was reading an article by Siamic on my website entitled: Benefits of Dental Radiography for Relieving Pain in Cats. There is a story about a cat, Hershey, who received cheap dental work which left him in certain pain in … continue reading…

Posted in Veterinarians | Tagged dental care in cats, insurance, pet health insurance, USA veterinarians, veterinarian | 1 Reply
Cat was brained damaged during teeth cleaning

Guilt-ridden cat owner’s British Shorthair brain damaged during dental cleaning

PoC avatarPosted on October 16, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2018

Introduction I have written about this before. There is a risk when a domestic cat is taken to the veterinarian to have their teeth cleaned. I believe that veterinarians tend to underplay the risk. They might say that one in … continue reading…

Posted in dental health | Tagged cat health problems, cat teeth cleaning, dental care in cats, veterinarians | 6 Replies
Loki, the celebrity Sphynx cat died soon after teeth cleaning

Loki, the celebrity Sphynx cat, died soon after teeth cleaning

PoC avatarPosted on June 8, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 8, 2018

As a reminder that veterinary dental cleaning is risky, this celebrity cat, Loki, who had the grumpiest facial expression of all cats died during recovery from a dental cleaning session at the vets. It is thought he had a preexisting … continue reading…

Posted in celebrity cats | Tagged cat anesthetic, cat celebrity, cat death, Cat News, dental care in cats | 2 Replies

We need to formulate a method to prevent poor feline oral health

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2016 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2016

Nowhere near enough is being done to keep our cats’ teeth clean and their gums healthy. Dental calculus is by far the most common disease in domestic cats living in Norway as discovered by an extensive social media survey of … continue reading…

Posted in dental health | Tagged cat health problems, dental care in cats | 8 Replies

Feral cat’s veterinary bill is $7583.57 and rising

PoC avatarPosted on March 15, 2015 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2018

Hoppy was a ‘feral’ cat. The description of ‘feral’ is in inverted commas because I am not sure he was totally feral but he certainly lived a hard life and it took its toll. He was found by the person … continue reading…

Posted in cat rescue | Tagged cat cancer, cat health problems, cat photography, cat rescue, charitable donations, dental care in cats, feral cat, FIV, FIV cats, PoC donations, surgery, veterinarians | 19 Replies

Cat Asks For Breakfast

PoC avatarPosted on March 24, 2013 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2013

Just took this photo about 40 minutes ago. It’s Charlie asking, nay demanding, breakfast and he is not altogether happy with what is already laid out for him in the kitchen. As he has recently undergone an operation – dental … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Food, Cat Health, dental health | Tagged dental care in cats, veterinarians | 17 Replies

Getting Cats Accustomed to Various Treatments

PoC avatarPosted on August 10, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2014

I have always adopted adult cats. Maybe next time, I’ll be different. And if and when I do adopt a kitten I’ll make sure that she is accustomed to certain treatments. This way when I am called upon to apply … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Health, Cat Products, Declawing, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat caretaking, cat grooming, cat maintenance, dental care in cats | Leave a reply
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