Domestic cats do not have this benefit, and dry food actually does very little to clean
along the gum line which is where dental disease starts.
As this buildup increases, around the gums he or she will develop an infection
along the gum line which will eventually cause many problems including:
Not exact matches
Grade 1: Marginal Gingivitis is present,
which causes redness
along the
gum line indicating inflammation and discomfort and mild tartar accumulation is present.
Stephenson often leads frazzled cat owners to oral care powder that can be added to food or an oral gel solution,
which mixes with saliva to break down plaque
along the
gum line.
Some people prefer dental wipes,
which are great for young dogs, but I don't believe they do as good a job between teeth, in crevasses or
along the
gum line.
The accumulation of tartar
along the
gum line can and often does result in
gum recession
which leads to periodontal disease and eventual tooth loss.