As cats age, their gumline naturally recedes, creating small pockets around their teeth where bacteria can accumulate and form plaque. Combined with calcium from their diets, this plaque hardens into tartar, which usually requires a veterinarian's intervention under anaesthesia to remove. Tartar formation is common in pet cats since they often consume wet food and kibble over their entire life span, with no mechanical friction to the teeth that a wild cat might experience. Consequently, their teeth become prone to disease, brittleness, and extraction.
Furthermore, dental issues can have serious repercussions throughout the body. If tartar is allowed to persist for years, the bacteria present can:
- Develop and release toxins that strain the liver as it tries to filter them out. When the burden becomes overwhelming, toxins pass through to the kidneys, leading to further damage. This is why liver and kidney issues are prevalent among older cats!
- Invade the bloodstream directly, causing life-threatening septicaemia.
Brushing your cat’s teeth is simply not practical, so practice the below tips to keep your feline feelin’ fine!
- Schedule dental checkups with your veterinarian every 12-18 months.
- Support their dental health by incorporating daily supplementation with Lovebites' DentaShield for Cats, inhibiting plaque growth and halting tartar formation.
Provide chews as per your cat's weight:
1-2.5kg (1/2 chew)
2.5-5kg (1 chew)
5-8kg (1 1/2 chews)
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place and keep bag sealed once opened.
EXPIRY
2 years from the date of manufacture.
Mackerel, Norwegian Brown Kelp, Ovine Plasma, Sorbitol, Chicken, Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP), Sorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Vegetable Oil.
