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What can I buy for the teething period, as my 4-1/2 month old kitten seems to be chewing on everything?

Friends told me I should start brushing my 4-month-old kitten's teeth now so that he gets used to it. I have never heard of this. Is brushing a cat's teeth recommended or even necessary?

What can I do for my kitten's bad breath?

My kitten has horrible breath. I was wondering what could be causing this and how I can fix it?

My cat is 15 years old; to have his teeth cleaned and checked requires he be put under sedation. I am afraid it could kill him, are my fears appropriate or groundless?

My kitten is 5 months old and hasn't lost any of his baby teeth. Is this weird?

My kitten has horrible breath! What can I do?! Could something be wrong? Or is this natural?

When should I start cleaning my kitten's teeth?

My kitten has horrible breath. I've taken her to the vet, and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with her. It's not an odd odor; it smells just like cat food, but it's so strong that it's overwhelming to have her near my face. My other cat never experienced such a problem. Can I do anything to make the breath go away? It's awful.

I noticed you have already answered a question of similar nature however can you elaborate on the time it takes for a kitten to teethe. My kitten seems to be in that period and her behavior is pretty erratic (which I am attributing to the teething).

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