Prevent Dental Disease in Cats: Daily Care for Lifelong Health
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Your cat may appear healthy, but what’s going on in their mouth could be a different story. Dental disease is one of the most common – and most overlooked – health issues in cats, and it often develops without obvious symptoms.
By the age of three, around 70% of cats show signs of dental disease – including plaque, tartar, and inflamed gums. If left untreated, these problems can lead to pain, tooth loss, and serious internal health issues, particularly as your cat gets older.
The solution? Prevent problems before they begin. With simple daily care, you can protect your cat’s oral health, avoid long-term discomfort, and potentially help them live a longer, healthier life.
Why Prevention Matters for Cats
Cats are experts at hiding discomfort. A cat with dental pain may continue eating, grooming, and behaving “normally” – until the disease is already well advanced.
What Can Happen Without Preventative Care:
• Gingivitis and Periodontitis: Early gum inflammation can progress to permanent damage, including tissue and bone loss.
• Tooth Resorption: A painful condition where teeth begin to dissolve from the inside out – common in middle-aged cats.
• Weight Loss and Malnutrition: Oral pain can make chewing difficult, leading to a reduced appetite.
• Systemic Illness: Bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and affect the kidneys, liver, and heart.
Preventative care helps reduce the risk of all these complications – and keeps your cat far more comfortable in the long run.
Proactive Protection Made Easy with ProDen PlaqueOff®
Good habits begin with simplicity. ProDen PlaqueOff® makes feline dental care stress-free and effective, using a natural seaweed ingredient – A.N ProDen® – that works through your cat’s saliva to:
• Help prevent plaque from sticking to the teeth
• Soften existing tartar
• Freshen breath
• Reduce harmful oral bacteria
Every ProDen PlaqueOff® product offers a simple, daily way to support your cat’s oral health – no brushing required. Whether it’s a sprinkle, a treat, or a soft chew, you’re building long-term protection, one easy step at a time.
Start Now, Stay Ahead
Even if your cat isn’t showing obvious signs, dental disease could already be developing. That’s why prevention should start early – even in young adult cats – and continue throughout their life.
Daily use of PlaqueOff®, along with regular veterinary check-ups, can help you:
• Reduce the need for professional cleans under anaesthetic
• Avoid costly and uncomfortable procedures later on
• Give your cat a healthier, more comfortable life into their senior years
Remember – the earlier you start, the better the outcome.
FAQs – Preventing Dental Issues in Cats
Yes. Plaque starts forming within hours of eating. Daily care helps stop it hardening into tartar and causing inflammation.
That’s exactly why ProDen PlaqueOff® was developed. The powder and chews are designed for no-stress, no-brush daily prevention.
Ideally by the age of one. But it’s never too late – PlaqueOff® is effective for adult and senior cats too.
You may need a professional dental clean to begin with. After that, daily PlaqueOff® use can help maintain clean teeth and prevent further build-up.
Yes! As long as you follow the recommended daily dosage, combining different formats is a great way to keep things varied for your cat.