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Our vet is trying to get us to clean our cat's teeth, or suggested it at least. It isn't cheap. . Like nearly $300 (he is knocked out for the procedure). How did these cats get by before we were around. Essentially — Do you get your teeth cleaned? Allowing plaque and tartar to form on cat's teeth causes cavities, and abscessed teeth – same as in humans. It also leads to periodontal disease, which causes heart disease and kidney disease – same as in humans. Cats got by without humans around the same as humans did – they died from many very preventable diseases and injuries. In the not too distant past, people didn't live as long, either. It's all the advances in medical care – human doctors and veterinary ones – that allow people and pets to live longer healthier lives.

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MY family cat is 22 will be 23 in march. Well she's an inside cat she use to be chubby but now she's skin and bones. She throws up a lot depending on the cat food. Just recently she's been having her tongue out and doesn't put it back in her mouth for a while or you touch it. could something be wrong with her health? Any ideas what might be wrong? Could she have had a stroke? She's been more annoying now like always wants to be on you or someone(that's why I think she's getting close to dying) cause people say they want more of ur attention and get close to you more when somethings wrong or going wrong. my mom fed her tuna and she liked that and actually kept that down. I told my mom to start buying can food that helps the digestive system. She hasn't thrown up lately. i'm trying to convince my mom to take her to the vet. She's such a big part of our family I don't know what will happen when she's gone. My mom has never taken that cat to the vet cause she's always been healthy with nothing wrong but I told my mom somethings gotta be wrong now so its time to do it. one time like 6 months ago she was laying and it did not look like she was breathing I thought she was dead and I moved her touched her stomach and nothing so I was crying and told my mom and then my mom went back there n touched her n she woke up so that cats gonna give me a heart attack. She's mainly deaf and partially blind from what we can tell or maybe she just has selective hearing. Today I found out that… Congratulations on taking such excellent care of your cat for 22 years. She wouldn't have lived this long if she wasn't loved and well cared for. But realize that in human years your cat is about 98 years old and now especially she depends on you to help her out here. If she is "skin and bones" chances are she is very weak, maybe too weak and ill to hold her tongue in her mouth anymore. She is also probably very dehydrated("throws up a lot&quot. Is her tongue dry? It's hard to say if she had a stroke, possibly. But the more immediate concern is dehydration. Without adequate water in her body she can't fight off any illness that she may have or get better. Cats rarely live past 20 years old. She really needs a good vet check. There is something definitely wrong with her health. When my older cats started acting differently I said, "Well, she's just getting older. " I didn't think to take her to the vet. That was a big mistake. Cats hide pain very well, usually until it's almost too late. Needless to say I finally took her and she had multiple problems and I lost her within a few days. I will never make that mistake again. First I would check her vital signs: (pay particular attention to respiration, color and hydration) Here's some other things to look for in an older cat: Other things to observe: If she drinking a lot of water, is she peeing a lot? Does she have diarrhea, has she stopped grooming herself, does she seem ravenous when she eats. These things could point to a possible thyroid problem. She could also have kidney disease which is widely seen in old cats: Hope this helps. Note: She needs to be eating a senior food, wet and dry that is nutritious and easy for her to digest.

Purina Pro Plan Dry Adult Cat Food, Urinary Tract Health Formula, 16-Pound Bag Pro Plan Special Formula for Urinary Tract Health has been specially formulated to produce a lower urinary pH in adult cats and provide low dietary magnesium while still allowing essential minerals and nutrients to be utilized. Remember that diet alone cannot ensure your cat's health, so please see your veterinarian regularly.

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	Wellness Complete Health Dry Cat Food, Salmon/Salmon Meal/Deboned Turkey Recipe, 12-Pound Bag Salmon, Salmon Meal &Deboned Turkey Recipe is a well-rounded, everyday diet of meats, grains and fruits with a focus on the nutrition that cats need to stay fit and healthy when they have a moderate activity level and an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

The moment her kittens are born, the mother cat licks them to help them start breathing. This is the kitten's first exposure to cat grooming. It is natural for it to groom itself, and this is something we see everyday. Cats take care of their own grooming needs, but there are many reasons why you should also groom your little friend.

Grooming your cat helps to establish a bond between you and your pet. If you start grooming your cat as a kitten, the two of you will find the experience a very pleasant and fulfilling one.

Brushing is the most common cat grooming technique. It helps prevent hairballs and lessens the amount of cat fur in your home. Hairballs can accumulate in the cat's digestive system. They usually throw up or pass through hairballs, but occasionally the fur can solidify and get stuck in the intestines. This can require a visit to the vet.

A long haired or semi-long haired cat must be groomed everyday to prevent matted fur. Short-haired cats may be brushed a few times a week, depending on your cat.

Start grooming while he is young so he will get used to it. Brushing keeps your cat happy and gives you a chance to check on the cat's general health. Your first tools for cat grooming are your hands. Stroke the little fur ball with your hand to remove excess cat fur. Stroking can also give the cat's fur a nice sheen.

	Love Glove Grooming Mitt for Cats Love Glove Grooming Mitt for Cats
	FURminator deShedding Tool for Cats, 1.75-Inch Edge Reduces the shedding up to 90% by removing the loose, dead undercoat without damaging the topcoat

Cat grooming tools and brushes are available online and at local pet stores. You will find soft rubber-bristled brushes, wide toothed metal combs, and cat grooming gloves. Find out what works best for you.

Choose a quiet, relaxed time to groom your cat. You can place an old towel on your lap and settle your cat on it to start brushing him. Talk in a calm, soothing voice to your cat while grooming him. It should be a pleasant experience for the two of you.

Start brushing from his head and work your way down to the tail. Most cats like their head, neck and sides to be brushed. Although some do not like having their backs brushed. Find a way to get under the belly, since many cats do not want their delicate belly skins to be brushed.

Use nice, long strokes when brushing your cat, and avoid going in the opposite direction of the coat. If he will not let you finish in one sitting, don't force it. Finish grooming him another time.

Start brushing your cat or kitten as early as possible. By getting your cat accustomed to it, grooming will become an experience that the two of you will enjoy.

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