My cat won't brush. Is finger rubbing gums effective for gingivitis?

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Hello, I would like to ask about dental hygiene in cats.All of my 3 girls have mild gingivitis(pathological causes have been excluded by the doctor),so I try to brush their teeth,since brushing is considered the best solution for their case.I have tried all types of brushes and failed terribly and I just realised that they let me apply the paste and rub their gums with my finger. Is there a point to keep doing this since they accept it or is it useless and I should try again with a brush? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 11 months old | 8.82 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I have found that a lot of cats will allow you to wrap your finger in gauze and gently rub the gum line that way. If they will tolerate that it may be a bit more effective then just your bare finger. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

My cat won't brush. Is finger rubbing gums effective for gingivitis?

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