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gingivitis
my cat had to go to the pet hospital for something, and during the exam the doctor said that she had gingivitis. the pet hospital visit alone was $400, and i cannot afford to treat my cats gingivitis.
my question is, is there anything i can do to help her myself? could i start brushing her teeth? i cant change the food she eats but anything else? i read online that if it gets too bad it can cause huge problems like organ failure.
thanks!
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My cat oliver had Gingivitis and we had to buy a special cat toothbrush and toothpaste. NEVER use human toothpaste on animals!! If the Gingivitis is in an early stage the plaque will be soft and can be brushed off. They also make crunchy cat treats to help remove tartar plaque build-up. If the Gingivitis is bad and the soft plaque has turned to a hard crust then the only thing that can really help is for the vet to remove the hardened plaque.
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I would give her doses of vitamin C. You can get it in powder form and add it to her food. Vitamin C fights infection,and promotes healing. I love my cats, but just like you I can not always afford the vet or the medicine. Vitamin C has worked miracles for me. You can also get it in liquid form and add it to her water.
She also needs dry food, the crunchy kind, to help her remove plaque from her teeth. Probably the vet told you that already. I have three cats and one of them will ONLY eat the dry food and his teeth are perfect.
Hope this helps and good luck to you
Michele
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