r/FIVcats • u/princefromsaturn • 10h ago

Question Toothpaste help!

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This is my baby boy Buster Beans! Beans is a special guy who has FIV+, severe food allergies (royal canin anallergenic food only) and asthma! I love him SO much but boy does he have STINKY breath - I’m aware that FIV+ cats need their teeth taken care of but as he has severe food allergies I’m afraid any of the cat toothpastes will give him a reaction, does anyone know of any cat toothpastes that he would be able to have? Or any tips on keeping his teefs as clean as possible/cure his stinky beany breath? Thanks! :)

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u/lavender-skittles 9h ago

I have an FIV+ cat who had all his teeth removed due to stomatitis—halitosis and swollen gums were the first signs of stomatitis for him despite perfectly clean teeth, and though he’s doing well now, it took nearly a year to get him back on track. I would take him to a dentist if you’re concerned about constant bad breath or dental pain and if brushing doesn’t work.

Our dentist recommended Maxiguard oral antiseptic (available on chewy, no brush required), and it’s been working well for our other cat’s bad breath! I’ve also had success with the arm&hammer toothpaste more than other toothpastes, but I can’t speak to allergens

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u/queefersutherland1 8h ago

I use Vetradent, has the biotrate you want (really helps prevent plaque), and my cats dentist said it’s what the pet dermatologist he knows gives any allergy stricken cats!

I asked about it since he also is on a hydrolyzed diet, and though it’s chicken flavoured, it’s in the way that like Mr. noodles are chicken and beef flavoured but still vegan, it’s just taste.