I was at a seminar earlier this year where one of the speakers was a veterinary dental specialist. He said that plaque off had not been found to have any beneficial effect. The only foolproof way to keep teeth clean was regular brushing, although he acknowledged that this is far from easy with cats! It needs to be started in kittenhood so they get used to it.

Another possibly beneficial treatment is to rub a little aloe vera gel on the gums. This can be done with a finger and most cats do tolerate this, at least mine seem not to mind it too much. The vet dentist agreed that this would be worth doing if brushing was impossible.

Chewing raw bones is always said to be an ideal way of keeping the teeth clean - chicken wings or necks are good for this.

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