How do I check a cat's teeth.

If I buy an adult cat, how can I check if its teeth are OK?

On Sep 30, 3:49*am, "Peter Jason" <[Registered users can see links. ]> wrote:

V-e-r-y carefully.

Otherwise have someone else do it for you.

On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:49:48 +1000, Peter Jason <[Registered users can see links. ]> wrote in
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Roll it over and tickle its tummy. You'll probably find out more than you
ever wanted to know about not only its teeth, but also its claws.

--
Talpus Grumpus

"Grumpy Mole" <grumpy.mole@t.large> wrote in message
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That's the truth! LOL

"Peter Jason" <[Registered users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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If you buy an adult cat, you want to know if *everything's* okay. Take it
to the vet, get it registered and checked over. When you buy it, ask about
recent injections, recent health problems, whether it's been treated for
worms, fleas and ticks. What's its history? Is it a rescue cat with
cruelty issues? Was it a family cat? Can it cope with fireworks, vacuum
cleaners, etc.? If you're buying from cat rescue, they will freely tell
you all they know, and they may want to do a home visit to see if the cat
will be safe and happy.

By all means tickle its tummy :~), but make sure it's happy to be handled
that way - some cats seriously don't like their tummy tickled, and they have
ways of letting you know :~(.

Invest in a basic cat guide book. It will answer lots of questions and give
advice. For example, you need to know that disinfectant is lethal to cats.
One day, your elderly cat may have renal troubles and you will want to
disinfect your home, so learning about toxins is essential.

Most important of all: thank you for taking on an elderly cat. I hope you
both enjoy its golden years.

Spider

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Thanks. Kittens are too much trouble, but if an adult cat
has ongoing teeth and gum problems then this can spiral out
of control because a sore mouth will not handle chewy foods.

Of course I want to know if its teeth are OK before I hand
over any money.

"Peter Jason" <[Registered users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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The best way to check a cat's teeth is to look into it's mouth.