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Dry Food Good For Teeth and Gum Health?
I feel like my cat should get some dry food
for the benefit of teeth and gums. Can I get an Amen? |
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I feel like my cat should get some dry
food for the benefit of teeth and gums. Can I get an Amen? No, you may not. I will, however, give you this: http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.ph... cleantheteeth Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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"biggerbadderbarry" wrote in message oups.com... I feel like my cat should get some dry food for the benefit of teeth and gums. Can I get an Amen? http://www.maxshouse.com/feline_nutr...i ch_is_reall |
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On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 01:56:52 -0400, "Phil P."
wrote: "biggerbadderbarry" wrote in message roups.com... I feel like my cat should get some dry food for the benefit of teeth and gums. Can I get an Amen? http://www.maxshouse.com/feline_nutr...i ch_is_reall Phil please spare me from rereading that piece, I read through it and never found a conclusion as to what is best, the title makes you assume that a conclusion will be forthcoming. Brad LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING... " HOLY @#$%... WHAT A RIDE!" |
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"Brad" wrote in message ... On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 01:56:52 -0400, "Phil P." wrote: "biggerbadderbarry" wrote in message roups.com... I feel like my cat should get some dry food for the benefit of teeth and gums. Can I get an Amen? http://www.maxshouse.com/feline_nutr...ned_Food.__Whi ch_is_reall Phil please spare me from rereading that piece, I read through it and never found a conclusion as to what is best, the title makes you assume that a conclusion will be forthcoming. The conclusion is obvious. The *slight* dental benefit of dry food does not offset the risks. Look in your cat's mouth. Do you see any first premolars or lower (inferior) first or second premolars? You don't, do you? Do you know why? |
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Brad wrote: Phil please spare me from rereading that piece, I read through it and never found a conclusion as to what is best, the title makes you assume that a conclusion will be forthcoming. Brad Laying aside tooth and gum stimulation: In humans, foods with higher water content is better (fruits and veggies). So of course I would be interested in the best food I can feed fluffy, OTH - There's nothing I love better than to rip into a big red apple - this also makes my teeth happy. Do they make cat apples |
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biggerbadderbarry wrote:
Do they make cat apples Yep, but they're called chicken gizzards. Provide great exercise for the cat's jaw and teeth. Lauren |
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On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 05:09:28 -0400, "Phil P."
wrote: The conclusion is obvious. The *slight* dental benefit of dry food does not offset the risks. Look in your cat's mouth. Do you see any first premolars or lower (inferior) first or second premolars? You don't, do you? Do you know why? I'm not good with these brain teasers I don't have enough brains......The breeder I bought from......two vets who I interviewed fo select one for my kitten and two personal friends all said that dry food has always been fine with no health problems relating to food.......my breeder has never fed anything other than dry after a few weeks and also has never had a problem......nothing I have found has been decisive to say either way one is better than the other but testimonials from people I actually know have to weigh heavily on my decision. Brad LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING... " HOLY @#$%... WHAT A RIDE!" |
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Brad wrote: I'm not good with these brain teasers I don't have enough brains......The breeder I bought from......two vets who I interviewed fo select one for my kitten and two personal friends all said that dry food has always been fine with no health problems relating to food.......my breeder has never fed anything other than dry after a few weeks and also has never had a problem......nothing I have found has been decisive to say either way one is better than the other but testimonials from people I actually know have to weigh heavily on my decision. Look! The lady done said, get a bucket of chicken innards (Gizzards) and let the cat chew on them; you know, stash some around the house for later. What the cat don't chew on, I use for catfish bait! |
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Purrs, Fritti and his gang. |
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