My cat grinds teeth when I brush them. Is this normal or safe for her?

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Hi my baby isn't a big fan of teeth brushing at all. Not a shock haha. But I was curious about something. When I do her teeth, I use teeth wipes and whatever she won't let me get, we use a toddler toothbrush with kitty toothpaste on it, and I slide it towards the back while she opens and shuts her mouth (like she is chewing on it trying to get it out). Its a longgg process but when she opens and shuts her mouth while im cleaning, it sounds like she is grinding her teeth. Will she be okay? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 months and 1 day old | 11 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Good for you for brushing Love Bug's teeth. It can be a big job, but it is really important and will help prevent problems in the future. My cats don't like it either. I know exactly what you're talking about with the grinding of the teeth when they chew on the toothbrush. My cats do the same thing. I haven't noticed any problems with my cats' teeth, so I suspect it is just their normal chewing/grinding (trying to chew up what is in their mouth) that we are hearing. I hope that was helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat grinds teeth when I brush them. Is this normal or safe for her?

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