{"id":16311,"date":"2021-08-29T13:15:44","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T19:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=16311"},"modified":"2022-10-17T12:00:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T18:00:04","slug":"cat-chew-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/cats\/cat-chew-toys","title":{"rendered":"6 Safe Cat Chew Toys for Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It seems like there are a million dog chews and dog toys out there for dog dental health, but what about cat dental toys? Dogs aren’t the only house pets that need to chew. Cats need to chew, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing is a vital activity for good feline dental health. If you just brought a new cat or kitten home<\/a>, you’ll want to get them safe cat chew toys that are small enough to carry around, yet big enough so they aren’t a choking hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we get into the best cat chew toys for your little chomper, let’s take a look at why the upkeep of your cat’s teeth is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cat Dental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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According to the Feline Health Center at Cornell University, between 50 and 90%<\/a> of cats older than four years of age have some form of dental disease. That’s a lot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet parents: don’t let your kitty be a statistic. The most common forms of these diseases are preventable with the right amount of care and maintenance. In order to prevent future dental problems like gingivitis, periodontitis, and tooth resorption, you need to brush your cat’s teeth daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the signs of dental disease in cats, as listed by<\/a> Tufts University:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Bad breath<\/li>
  • Bleeding along the gum line<\/li>
  • A sudden aversion to hot or cold foods<\/li>
  • Leaving a mess when they eat<\/li>
  • Swallowing cat treats & food whole instead of chewing<\/li>
  • Vomiting whole pieces of cat food<\/li>
  • Hiding<\/li>
  • Poor grooming<\/li>
  • Acting less playful<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The veterinarians at Cornell produced a series of helpful tutorials<\/a> on how to brush your cat’s teeth with a toothbrush that is worth a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n