How to care for our cat's teeth

We must pay special attention to our cats' teeth. The first baby teeth appear at 3-4 weeks of age, and after a few months they begin to change them for permanent ones. The normal thing is that they reach old age with complete teeth, which are 30 teeth. But sometimes problems can arise from not eating a good diet. The most common problems are:

• Tartar : They form around the tooth and gums due to bacteria and food debris. This accumulation causes inflammation of the gums. This inflammation can lead to loss of mouthparts or infections if not treated in time. If your kitten has bad breath or a brown formation around the part...take him to the vet.
• Gingivitis: Or commonly called inflammation of the gums. It can appear due to the existence of tartar, poor diet or an infection in the oral cavity. It can cause loss of mouthparts or tissue infection. To detect it, it is important to check our cat's gums to check that there are no reddened areas that bleed or that hurt when palpated.

The most common discomforts to detect any problem are:

• Bad breath indicates bacteria in the cavity.
• Aggression, derived from oral pain.
• Lack of appetite, or rejection of croquettes compared to wet food, because it hurts when chewing.
• A lot of saliva or mixed with blood.
• Fever or inflammation.

It is very important to ensure that they eat a high-quality feed that includes dental complex to prevent any problems. Alternate dry and wet food and frequently check the gums to rule out any inflammation or problem.

What is the dental complex?

Nettle and ginger are two natural plants with a multitude of benefits for our cat's teeth.

Ginger is a traditional Indian plant. It is the perfect complement for the oral cavity. It has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces the possibility of having gum diseases as it prevents inflammation.

Ginger also has antioxidant properties, which strengthens the tissues of the gums and teeth and fights bad breath. Therefore, ginger is the ideal complement to prevent gingivitis, bad breath and strengthen gums.

Nettle, despite its bad reputation, has medicinal purposes and endless properties. It is a plant that comes from the Urticaceae family and is characterized by having hairs that irritate the skin upon contact.

In addition, nettle has a large amount of nutrients. It provides vitamins, proteins and a high content of minerals such as iron, calcium or magnesium.

Nettle is a vasoconstrictor , so it helps slow down bleeding. Good for any wound that may occur in the gums. In addition, it helps purify the body, being beneficial for liver problems and urinary infections and helps reduce sugar levels.

Our entire Dibaq Natural Moments Cats range is composed of the NETTLE+GINGER dental complex, which helps prevent any gum disease and helps take care of them.