In most cases cat dental treats come in dry form and are made from special ingredients and feature a more porous texture than regular treats.
Cat teeth chews.
Many cats only begin grinding their teeth when they are eating chewing biting basically doing something with their mouths.
Tartar control treats and chews alone are not sufficient for effectively cleaning your cat s teeth but they can be used in moderation alongside a daily toothbrushing routine and a healthy diet.
Dental treats and chews are specially made to scrub the cat s teeth clean and fight mouth bacteria.
Many of the smaller treats that claim to remove plaque with their texture are actually small enough for your cat to swallow whole.
You can even try using healthy chews and treats as a reward for good behavior while getting your cat used to having their teeth cleaned.
If your cat s teeth have to really dig into the treat it will help clean them down to the gum line.
At the same time they encourage chewing action and allow a cat to have fun doing it.
Even if your cat is only grinding his or her teeth very infrequently it s important to take your cat in to see a vet anyway.