The oral health of cats is an important guarantee for their health. Choosing the right food can help cats keep their teeth healthy and prevent dental diseases.
1, select hard dry food.
Hard dry food can help cats grind their teeth, keep their mouths clean and reduce the formation of dental plaque and tartar. Especially those dry foods with high cellulose content can better help cats clean their teeth. But for old cats or cats with dental problems, we should choose wet food that is easy to chew.
2. Supplement foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins and minerals are very important for dental health. Among them, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D are the necessities of cat tooth health. Therefore, foods rich in these ingredients, such as fish, meat, egg yolk and so on. , can be added when customizing recipes for cats.
In addition, foods rich in antioxidants also help maintain the oral health of cats. For example, vegetables, fruits and nuts are all good choices.
3. Pay attention to foods with fresh breath
If the cat's breath is not fresh, it is likely that the cat has a disease in its mouth. In order to make the cat's mouth healthier, you can choose some foods with fresh breath and antibacterial, such as Scottish mint, European pine and taurine. These foods can not only help cats keep their breath fresh, but also prevent the proliferation of oral bacteria and reduce the risk of oral diseases.
4. Add proper amount of dental health food.
In addition to normal food, there are many health foods on the market for cats' oral health, such as dentifrices and oral sprays. Appropriate addition of these foods can help cats keep their mouths clean and reduce the incidence of dental diseases. But at the same time, it should be noted that these health foods can not replace normal foods, and should be used in moderation.
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Choosing the right food can help cats keep their teeth healthy and prevent dental diseases. Hard dry food can help cats grind their teeth, foods rich in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D can promote the development and firmness of cats' teeth, and foods with fresh breath and oral health food can prevent oral diseases. It is important to provide cats with diversified and balanced food.