Is it possible to get a middle-aged cat used to having its teeth brushed?

[raccoon]

Please share your experience.

[porphyrian]

1. Yes. Don't feed it unless it submits to tooth brushing. -n/t

[raccoon]

2. And then put gravy on the brush? LOL nt

[porphyrian]

3. Heh, do they make catnip-flavored toothpaste? -n/t

[raccoon]

4. One could sprinkle it over Colgate or Crest. Problem is, the cat

would pitch a fit with or without it.

[porphyrian]

5. Maybe try getting the cat used to you scratching its face and chin first.

I don't know, most cats I've known were either too skittish to touch at all or would endure just about anything as long as they were getting attention.

[gmoney]

6. Flossing is a bitch...

maybe with those things that look like cocktail swords...

[Orsino]

7. There's a malt-flavored toothpaste for cats...

...or there was, that they seemed to like being brushed with.

[raccoon]

8. Thanks, I'll look into it. nt

[NV Whino]

9. Depends

on how much you value your fingers.

[Flaxbee]

10. I gave up, and recently bought something called "Dental Fresh"

that you add to the water bowl, 1 tsp. per 8 oz water. Supposed to remove plaque and tartar and freshen breath. Found it at PetCo for about $6 for an 8 oz bottle. I don't know if it really works, I've only been using it for about 3 days, but I figured it was worth a try....