{"id":2854,"date":"2022-09-02T10:30:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T10:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.republicofcats.com\/thelick\/?p=2854"},"modified":"2022-09-02T10:30:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T10:30:44","slug":"how-to-keep-my-cats-teeth-clean-and-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.republicofcats.com\/thelick\/how-to-keep-my-cats-teeth-clean-and-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep my cat’s teeth clean and healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Read time : 1 min<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Googles <\/strong>how to brush my cat\u2019s teeth<\/em><\/strong>* <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hats off to you and please let us know if you manage it. Our community would love footage.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rest of us are still working out how to apply a flea treatment to a cat hiding under the bed or simply getting them to eat their dinner without a fuss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All is not lost for us – we\u2019ve found the secret to keeping your fur potato\u2019s teeth sparkling and keeping your cat\u2019s gums healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do I need to keep my cat\u2019s teeth clean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To put it simply, bad breath and plaque build up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exact same problems us mere humans would suffer if we didn\u2019t look after our teeth and gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats need to keep their teeth clean to help avoid periodontal diseases from developing which can cause infection and tooth loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep my cat\u2019s teeth healthy without brushing them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing your cat\u2019s teeth is the ideal, but you have another option if that\u2019s impossible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The secret weapon is simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It turns out – as well as being packed with healthy ingredients, the actual crunch of dry food helps keep cat teeth strong, clean and gums in great condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build dry food into your cat\u2019s daily diet and tick \u2018keeping my cat\u2019s teeth clean\u2019 off your worry list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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