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Taking care of your cat’s teeth throughout their life helps contribute to their quality of life as they age.
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Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! PlaqueOff is a great product to try. We currently use the powder formulation for dogs and cats but if they have treats for cats this should be absolutely safe to try. As with any supplement, there are no guarantees it will work but it is worth a try. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The short and sweet answer to your question is yes! Virbac makes a feline version of these so be sure to purchase to one formulated for cats. I hope Sweetie enjoys these- they are very good for the teeth.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello. As you can see on the product, this does have the seal of the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council), but when I look closer at the recommendations they have, this product seems to be better for dogs, than cats. It is absolutely safe for cats, but if you want to use one truly recommended by the VOHC for cats, then look for Healthymouth Toothpast/Brush Kit Combination for cats. This is the only toothpaste type product they recommend specifically for cats & this was of February, 2022. If you cannot find the Healthymouth toothpast for cats, then the Petsmile product is perfectly fine to use on Sweetie. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
You are correct that sometimes sticking out the tongue can be a sign of dental disease. Sometimes though, cats will stick out the tongue. Definitely a pet toothpaste and brushing his teeth every day will help and will not cause any harm. I don’t recommend to start any supplements until your pet is examined by the veterinarian. An exam will help to determine if this is pathological behavior or not. You may look online at larger veterinary companies like VCA or Banfield. They often offer a free exam coupons for new clients. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Unfortunately there is not much that will help with the bad breath and dental disease at home. There are many solutions on line that you can formulate yourself but I always caution pet owners that any of these can cause GI upset and lead to vomiting / diarrhea. Some formulations that you will find online can be toxic as well. So stay away from the natural home remedies. If you are able to order from an online store, I would recommend an enzymatic toothpaste such as CET oral enzymatic toothpaste. You can also start Tartar Shield Cat Treats and can also find these online. Once the lockdown is over, I would recommend having Darcy's mouth looked at to be sure there is no infection in the mouth. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025