Thread: Snip. Snip. Snip!

Originally Posted by NCarver

Forgot to mention that we have also tried the chlorhexidine rinses (you squirt these in their mouths) and a couple of water additives. Most of the cats didn't like the chlorhexidine rinses, and the vet dental specialist said that brushing with the enzyme toothpastes does more good. We tried a couple of the water additives, but none of the cats really liked the changed flavor so wouldn't drink, and they aren't usable in the fountains. I was also concerned about the safety of the primary effective ingredient. As I recall, while it is clearly safe for dogs, whether it is completely safe for cats did not seem to have been conclusively established.

Since 2006 this has been labelled not suitable for cats so wtf are you recommending? It has been shown both in uk and us to have negative, and possibly fatal effects on cats. Known side effects included respiratory probs, and since 2006, following research at Dakota Uni this chemical disinfectant has carried the warning of not suitable for cats. Uk research is even worse, but will stick with the usa stuff for it proves the same. What you suggest is harmful, and kills cats, MCs are very vulnerable to the associated heart probs. If a Vet recommended they need reporting