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Fall Safety As the weather starts to change from warmer to colder, it is important for pet owners to be aware of some tips to keep pets safe during the changes. Take precautions and know your breed. Some animals can handle the cold better than others. With the weather changing, it can be dangerous to the little ones and those with little coats. Here are a few fall safety tips. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Email: [email protected] Phone: 970-218-2356 Website: www.hugalovepetsitting.com Just like us humans, cats are born without teeth. They get baby and then adult teeth. The baby teeth can start coming in around 3 weeks of age and start to fall out when they are around 11 weeks old. Do not be surprised if you do not find the baby teeth, as sometimes they swallow them while they eat. At around 3 months old their adult teeth will start to come in. The number of teeth can help determine a cat’s age. Cats have 26 baby teeth and 30 permanent teeth. Cats have the teeth of a predator. Their teeth are shaped to tear and rip apart prey like a wild jungle cat. They are specifically designed to puncture through the skin. Although, not all cat’s teeth are used for hunting and eating. They have incisors at the front of their mouth between the canines. These teeth are very useful for picking up items and accomplishing tasks for cleaning their paws. Due to cat’s diet and the shape of their teeth, cats don’t experience cavities. They can suffer from other dental concerns though. Cats are susceptible to periodontal disease, severe oral inflammation, gingivitis, and even oral cancer. In fact, studies show that up to 90% of cats over 4 years old suffer from the above conditions. So, definitely a good idea to have your cat get routine dental care. As these are largely preventable or treatable with appropriate preventative dental care and monitoring. |
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