Treatment for cats like the LaPerm that have been diagnosed with gingivitis can vary from very simply at home treatment to more extensive dental surgeries. The best way to help prevent or to treat less severe gingivitis is to talk with your vet and follow his instructions. Most often, owners can brush or wipe down their cat’s teeth on a daily basis to prevent food from building up and leading to tartar and plaque buildup. Owners can also feed their cats a hard or crunchy food or treat along with wet food. The hard and crunchy food can help naturally breakdown food on the teeth. More extensive treatments may include having your cat be put under to have the teeth cleaned and to have decayed or broken teeth removed. Some cats may even need to have these professional cleanings one to two times a year. Call your veterinary clinic Chattanooga, TN to find out what your cat needs.
