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Using Cat Chews for Oral Hygiene

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Give your cat specially formulated dental chews to prevent plaque and tartar build up. Not only can chews prevent your cat from getting an oral infection, but they provide a healthy way to reward her during training exercises.

Promote Oral Hygiene with Dental Chews

Begin dental care when your cat is young to promote a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Here are some tips for incorporating chews:

Features of a Good Dental Chew

Complement a well-balanced diet with healthy dental chews. Here's what to look for in dental products:

Reward Good Cat Behavior with Healthy Chews

Rewarding your cat with a treat is an excellent form of positive reinforcement. But if you feed her snacks laced with sugar or animal by-products, it can inhibit her dental health. It's better to serve healthy products when training that can strip away tartar buildup.

If you have a kitten, keep her occupied with a chew or dental toy to prevent her from biting inappropriate household items.

 

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