From their heightened sense of smell to the formation of their teeth, there are plenty of animals who were designed to be ruthless hunters.<\/p>\n
It can be hard to imagine our feline friends as predatory. However, cats are in possession of a variety of physical characteristics that make them excellent hunters.<\/p>\n
They rely on their sight, hearing, and sense of smell to hunt, and their sharp teeth to kill their prey. They also use these same teeth to crunch on kibble at home.<\/p>\n
So, what happens if a cat loses one or more of their teeth? How do they function? Will they grow back?<\/p>\n
In this article, we\u2019ll cover the following:<\/p>\n
While some animals can regrow teeth they lost, such as sharks, cats are not one of those animals. Adult cats have 30 teeth, and these teeth are the only ones they’ll have for the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n
While cats can live perfectly normal lives if they lose a tooth or two, losing too many teeth can cause health problems and can interfere with their ability to chew.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to take care of your cat\u2019s teeth. A good brushing regime as well as regular veterinary check-ups can help keep tooth decay and tooth loss at bay.<\/p>\n
There are some cats that will never consent to having their teeth brushed, no matter how hard you try. In these cases, you should offer them teeth cleaning treats such a Virbac Enzymatic Hygiene Treats<\/a>.<\/p>\n You may also consider the addition of a dental hygiene water additive like Oxyfresh<\/a> to their daily drinking water. It can help combat plaque and tartar formation.<\/p>\n This cat doesn’t seem to mind having his teeth brushed! He probably got used to it as a kitten (or he’s just a very unusual cat).<\/p>\n