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Dental Care Kit Cat Malt Toothpaste, 2 Toothbrushes
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Well first of all, the description is correct but the picture is wrong. This product is actually one tube of toothpaste, a traditional handle style toothbrush and a soft rubber tip that goes on your finger (kind of like a thimble) with gentle brushes to massage your cat's gums as you teach him how to get his teeth brushed.
With less trouble than you might expect, you can teach your cat to tolerate, if not completely enjoy, getting his or her teeth brushed on a regular basis. We have three cats and we brush their teeth every day. Every time we take them for their checkups, the vet remarks that their teeth are in excellent condition with little plaque or tartar buildup. And, as we all know, good dental health should help contribute to overall health and a long life.
While none of our cats actually beg to get their teeth brushed, they all seem to enjoy the flavor of the malt toothpaste, and submit pretty gracefully to the procedure. As suggested in the instructions, we started out by using the soft rubber fingertip brush to massage the sides of their gums and teeth but quickly worked up to a regular style toothbrush which seems to do a much better job of cleaning.
All three cats accept this as just part of the regular morning routine, along with brushing their fur (they're long-haired Ragdoll cats). I'm sure that each one feels more confident knowing that they can now start the day without the dreaded "kitty breath".
Seriously, over the years, we have had some cats that have had problems with gum disease as well as others that required extraction of one or more teeth. It is not pleasant to watch a cat that can no longer eat comfortably. We feel that regular brushing is cheap and relatively easy insurance to improve both the quality and the length of their lives.
With less trouble than you might expect, you can teach your cat to tolerate, if not completely enjoy, getting his or her teeth brushed on a regular basis. We have three cats and we brush their teeth every day. Every time we take them for their checkups, the vet remarks that their teeth are in excellent condition with little plaque or tartar buildup. And, as we all know, good dental health should help contribute to overall health and a long life.
While none of our cats actually beg to get their teeth brushed, they all seem to enjoy the flavor of the malt toothpaste, and submit pretty gracefully to the procedure. As suggested in the instructions, we started out by using the soft rubber fingertip brush to massage the sides of their gums and teeth but quickly worked up to a regular style toothbrush which seems to do a much better job of cleaning.
All three cats accept this as just part of the regular morning routine, along with brushing their fur (they're long-haired Ragdoll cats). I'm sure that each one feels more confident knowing that they can now start the day without the dreaded "kitty breath".
Seriously, over the years, we have had some cats that have had problems with gum disease as well as others that required extraction of one or more teeth. It is not pleasant to watch a cat that can no longer eat comfortably. We feel that regular brushing is cheap and relatively easy insurance to improve both the quality and the length of their lives.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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We read that 25% of all cat visits to the vet are related to poor dental care. We had also noticed our two kitties' breath not doing so well. Toothbrushing is absolutely a necessity for cats, you just don't want to risk the financial and mental health costs (and the guilt of knowing you should have done more). This set seemed like an excellent starter kit, both toothpaste AND two kinds of brushes. Sweet deal, right? Not entirely.
One cat loves the malt flavor, the other is indifferent. The thumb brush was an interesting training device, but the cats did not like the small red toothbrush at all. I noticed the bristles felt pretty hard and stiff. One cat even struggled a bit and the tough bristles cut her gum. I wouldn't use the hardness of the brush myself, so I figured I'd spare my cats as well after that incident. I switched to a child's soft bristled toothbrush, now all is well.
Consider this package as such: tube of toothpaste and a trainer thumb brush for your cats; plus a spare tiny brush for household cleaning.
One cat loves the malt flavor, the other is indifferent. The thumb brush was an interesting training device, but the cats did not like the small red toothbrush at all. I noticed the bristles felt pretty hard and stiff. One cat even struggled a bit and the tough bristles cut her gum. I wouldn't use the hardness of the brush myself, so I figured I'd spare my cats as well after that incident. I switched to a child's soft bristled toothbrush, now all is well.
Consider this package as such: tube of toothpaste and a trainer thumb brush for your cats; plus a spare tiny brush for household cleaning.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Like the other reviewers mentioned, this comes as a tube of toothpaste, a long skinny toothbrush with a small head, and a finger brush. The toothpaste has a good scent and my cat was perplexed but enjoyed it. Afterwards her breath was clean smelling. The brush is not a kind that she likes (she prefers a longer bristle so she can chew on it) but it's definitely not bad for getting her back molars.. if I were in the mood to use two toothbrushes.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Product works really well. Highly recommended
I have been using this a couple of times a week for a few months and my cat just went to the vet and she specifically commented on how good her teeth and gums looked. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Publius
OK kit for cats' dental health, cats don't like the brush
I was not sure what my cats were going to think of the malt flavor and most importantly tooth brushing overall. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Isabelle
Success! My cat's most favorite treat...
We adopted our 6 year old Norwegian Forest about 6 months ago from a shelter and once he became settled in our home I decided it was time to start an oral care routine with him. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kelly
This kit, plus LOTS of patience, = healthier kitties.
I hear a lot of people say "My cat would never let me brush his teeth." I say, never say never. It just takes a lot of time and patience, which we humans generally lack. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mary Wood
Gets the job done
My cat doesn't hate the taste of this toothpaste. In fact I think he might actually like it if I wasn't jamming a foreign object in his mouth while he tasted it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jaq
Petrodex Cat Dental Care Kit, Malt Toothpaste, 2 Toothbrushes
The product states the toothpaste has "a flavor cats will love". My cats do not! They sniff it and walk away. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Maleigha
Using product over 20 years on cats!
I have been using this product for over 20 years on my cats. Cats get used to it in time. The earlier you start them the better. Read more
Published 5 months ago by RP
Good stuff.
The tooth brushes are nice - I've started using the long one because my cat prefers it. The toothpaste is good.
Published 8 months ago by The Pop's
Terrific seller
Items arrived very quickly (meaning that I still remembered what I ordered!), and in perfect condition. Would not hesitate to purchase from this supplier again. Thanks very much!
Published 13 months ago by Ruth E. Lewis
Seems to get the job done.
This is not a fun or easy task, but the cats don't seem to mind the taste of the toothpaste.
Published 14 months ago by R. Migneco
