raw food and cats dental problem

Question
Hi: I saw that your site recommended a raw food diet for cats to help prevent tarter buildup.  I have had my cat on a raw diet for many years and she has had a terrible time with buildup. Just a couple months after her cleaning her teeth begin to yellow again.  I am wondering if the ground turkey I make the food with is too finely ground. Would it be better to use a more chunky, maybe just chopped chicken or turkey? There is also liver in the formula. I buy a mix that contains extra vitamins and minerals. There is not any grain included in the recipe.

One of your readers mentioned that they don't like the idea of putting the cat under anesthesia so often. I understand, because the last time my cat had her teeth cleaned she lost her voice.  After about 5 days it came back, but the sweet melodic kitten voice she had was gone, and now she sounds more like a blue jay. The vet said she had no problem putting the breathing tube down my cat's throat before the cleaning--no resistance in the throat.  Also, my cat had had her teeth cleaned several times before with no problem.  A friend of mine, who is a singer and who apparently knows about singers' issues, said that the vocal cords can be paralyzed by anesthesia.

So, I am very hesitant to have my cat "put under" again, though she definitely needs cleaning again after less than 6 months. I don't want her voice to be gone altogether.

I read on your site that the cat should be given chewing bones after the cleaning is done, but I would like any ideas or tips on preventing damage to the vocal cords during cleaning? Also, I'd like  any other tips on food or chewing snacks that will help keep the teeth clean?

Thank you so very much.  

Answer

cats love nuvet powder *chlorophyl liquid for cats dental problems;  sojo cat foods ;  home make cat foods;
Let me know if you need more help;  I can give you a few recipes for home cooking ...
Did you try the NuVET and chlorophyl for your cat's dental health?
I am here if you need me:
Marie Peppers LPN MA
mtnmom@gci.net
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Hi Jan -  Many of my clients use the SoJo cat food mix and add fresh raw meats.  You can rotate some ground beef to ground turkey.
Try the SoJo and see if it helps the teeth.  You are right, putting them under anesthesia can be dangerous and hard on the liver.
Here is the link to SoJo ( sold in many pet stores)
Here is a link with Free shipping:
SoJo Cat:
http://www.sojos.com/index.aspx?affiliate=petnurse

NEXT - Another thing that has helped is Chlorophyl liquid - cleans the mouth and gets rid of toxins:
OPTIONAL - low cost and is a Cleanser..

CHLOROPHYLL, LIQUID (32 FL OZ) -

*** place into the water dish a few squirts per day*** ~( or into the cat food)~~~
**builds healthy blood, improves body and breath odor, tonic and gentle cleanser.

Add a  FEW squirts  to pet's water dish daily. ( or into the food for your kid )

http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=1689
CAT magazine : ***** it is Endorsed by -
** Cats Magazine mentions using this for strong odor for male show cats.
Great for dogs and cats:  get rid of yeast, stains, and odors.


Also, So many of my client take the NuVET feline - just 1/2 a teaspoon mixed into the cat food ( 1 x per day )
HELPS to strengthen the immune system and  helps with healing the cat's body systems...
Keeps the vet away...
*call in the order for FAST shipping: Not sold in stores
Sold thru Holistic VETS and some cat breeders...
1-800-474-7044
Tell them referral code 81098 and my name : Pet Nurse Marie Peppers.
http://www.nuvet.com/81098



I hope this helps - The NuVET keeps the body system balanced and help the digestive health and oral care.


Keep me posted!  I hope you try my suggestions...

Marie Peppers
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