Are cats truly “low maintenance” pets? Although many folks keep promoting domestic felines as easy keepers (especially when compared to canines), there is a considerable amount of work involved if the guardian has made the commitment to give their kitty all the essential care that is needed to help maintain robust health. While it’s …
A cat allowed out to hunt mice is likely to have better gums than a cat confined to the indoors and fed commercial cat food. Have you ever read about wild cats of any species with gum disease? I haven’t. But I am sure that you have read about the high incidence of gum …
I just have to raise this question and it is just a question. The reason why I am asking the question is because (a) gum disease is common in domestic cats and (b) research indicates that, in humans, Alzheimer’s patients declined six times more quickly if their gums were in poor condition and diseased. …
We know that dental disease is a major problem in cats and particularly older cats. A lot of cats have it. Apparently, 60% of cats older than 3 years of age have dental disease according to a study (Crossley) in 1991. We also know that dental disease is one of the most common reasons …
There are two important aspects to feline gum disease which come to my mind…(a) gum disease is fairly common, almost universal – one of the top 10 most common cat health problems (probably) and (b) it it easy to overlook it because cats don’t complain and it is quite tricky to get a good …
The title is the advice of Dr Bruce Fogle. He confirms what vets know, namely that feline gum disease is one of the top cat diseases. Dr Fogle says that gum disease is the most common reason why he has to anethetise cats. I believe the same could be said about dogs. It is …
Introduction A cat cannot be healthy without oral health. Periodontal diseases are infections caused by bacteria in the biofilm (dental plaque) that forms on the oral surfaces. The disease affects the health of the specialised tissues that surround and support teeth. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, a part of periodontal disease. Effective plaque …
Some veterinarians, pressured by the need to meet overheads and their substantial salary (which of course they deserve), either willingly or because they feel they have to, do the kind of selling in their clinics that is pretty much an exact replica of the person serving you at Macdonald’s when you order a burger. …
