Advice on cat treats found for teeth

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Hi all,
After Skippy had 7 teeth removed two months ago, I have been looking into different treats for his teeth. I have found 3 and want to know if it is harmful to give to a diabetic cat. Any suggestions and/or option choices. All the ingredients are listed below for the three options

Option 1) Tartar shield- Clinically Proven: Tartar Shield Cat Treats were clinically proven to significantly reduce tartar build-up through independent research conducted at Indiana University School of Dentistry. Studies showed that cats treated with malic acid, which is present in Tartar Shield Cat Treats, had up to 40% less tartar build-up than those not treated with malic acid.
Feeding InstructionsGive your cat Tartar Shield Cat Treats as a tasty treat or reward. To help keep teeth clean and reduce tartar formation, feed 10 to 15 pieces daily in addition to a normal diet. Each piece is less than one calorie! Tartar Shield Cat Treats are a wholesome treat, fortified with essential vitamins and minerals in a tasty chicken flavor. 4.5 oz. Package.
IngredientsWhole Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Wheat Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Rice, Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocophersols), Natural Poultry Flavor, Salmon Meal, Brewer Dried Yeast, Malic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (DL-Alpha, Tocopherol, Acetate, Niacin, Vitamin A Acetate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Biotin, Vitamin B12), Taurine, Choline Chloride, Trace Minerals (Iron Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Carbonate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Sodium Selenite), Preserved with Mixed Tocophersols, a Natural Source of Vitamin E. Made in USA.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Minimum) . . . . 30 % Crude Fiber (Maximum) . . . 4 %
Crude Fat (Minimum) . . . . . . .15 % Moisture (Maximum) . . . . . .10 %

Option 2Petrodex® Dental Treats for Cats with Breath Fresheners is a great easy way to keep your cat's teeth clean and freshen their breath. Veterinarian approved. Patented enzyme formula works with unique freeze dried fish treat. During clinical studies, plaque accumulation was reduced 20% and tartar buildup was reduced 39%. As the cat's saliva touches the treat, the enzymes are released to activate the anti-bacterial system, which washes through the entire oral cavity killing plaque-forming bacteria. Chlorophyll and parsley seed oil are added to freshen breath and aid in neutralizing digestive odors.
Ingredients: Freeze-Dried Fish, Dextrose, Antioxidant (containing Tocopherols, Ascorbic Acid, Natural Flavor and Citric Acid), Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin, Glucose Oxidase (Aspergillus niger), Parsley Seed Oil, Dried Whey Protein Concentrate, Potassium Sorbate.
Use: Feed your cat at least one treat daily to prevent plaque and tartar accumulation.

Option 3
Chicken Pot Pie by BellrockgrowersChicken
Chicken Meal
Potato Flour
Pea Flour
Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
Ground Wheat Grass Powder
Organic Apples
Organie Carrots
Salt
Rosemary Extract

Crude Protein (min.) 28%
Crude Fat (min.) 18%
Crude Fiber (max.) 3%
Moisture (max.) 10%
Carbohydrates N/A from Manufacturer
Calories: 3849 kcal/kg
0.73 kcal per treat


Feed to your cat as a healthy reward or supplement treat. Daily serving size: up to 8 treats for 10 lb : up to 12 treats for 10+ lb. Adjust serving size as needed.

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I haven't used the first, have used the second, and the third would not help at all.

Of all three, I'd suggest the second but note that they are expensive and I've not heard much as to whether they are really effective.

Your best bet actually is an oral solution...there are several out there sold by vets, and we've recently started a new one but for the life of me I cannot remember the name. You use a syringe and squirt it along the gums and rub it in a bit....

Jen
 
"Studies showed that cats treated with malic acid, which is present in Tartar Shield Cat Treats, had up to 40% less tartar build-up than those not treated with malic acid."

Who's selling the product vs who did the research? Careful - follow the money.
And since the treats have calories, were the cats eating less of something else that might contribute to tartar?
And how did cats not getting treats of any sort do?
And were all of them eating dry food only? A mix of wet and dry? Wet only?
Are these are dry, crunchy treats? Those really don't do much for teeth, advertising not withstanding.

You might be better off handing them chunks of raw meat & bone - some raw feeders say that actually does help reduce/eliminate tartar.

Or getting a pet toothbrush and brushing the teeth.
 
Sorry for the delayed response...had some high tech problems with computer...

Well the first one was advised to me by Skippy's dentist- she said they work but again I am not so sure because of the ingredients working well with a diabetic. I have been giving him the second one and she said there was no tests out there that concluded that the ingredients really work and she had not advice on the third.

Raw bones is not going to work with Skippy. I have been trying to train him on the teeth cleaning with the C.E.T brand brush but it is a process and he is in week 4 with learning the brush and ingrediant together. It is not easy....

I just thought there would be something out there that I am not aware of .

Thanks for the link from C.E.T which I will definitely look into since that is what I am using with his dental products. Thank you so much!!
 
C.E.T. and Petrodex dental chews are very similar. I have used both with my civie, Minou, and they have helped. She went from needing a dental yearly to almost four years now without one. Unfortunately, she can no longer have them due to IBD. Petrodex has varieties with breath freshener (chlorophyll, I think) and without. I would recommend the one without. The breath fresheners seemed to upset her stomach. Vet Solutions Fish Flavored Enzadent Chews for Cats is another similar product. I have not tried that one.
 
squeem3 said:
You could try the CET dental chews: http://www.virbacvet.com/cet/products/category/chews/ The ingredients are a lof better than many of the commercial dental treats.

Is brushing your cat's teeth an option?
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I use these dental treats as well. They are these long cylindrical shapes which makes it hard for some cats to eat. Vet tech sd to mash it down flat and give 1/2 of the treat...just cut it in half...they are soft....worked like a charm. I give it to them after their main meals....as a treat when they are hungry.
 
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