Generally, Ragdoll cats may begin to lose their teeth when they are 4-6 months old. Teeth replacement may cause short-term loss of appetite in Ragdoll cats. But parents, don’t worry. After the tooth replacement, our master will regain his appetite and change from the original 26 teeth to 30 teeth, with two more upper and lower molars, which means that the Ragdoll cat has started the permanent teething process. stage.
How to judge whether a Ragdoll cat is changing teeth? You can determine whether a Ragdoll cat is changing teeth by observing. For example, the Ragdoll cat will be more anxious than usual, and then open her mouth to see its The gums are red and swollen. This is because new teeth are about to grow. At this time, if you look at the Ragdoll cat’s teeth, you can find that some have two new teeth growing next to them, which is the replacement of old and new teeth.
During the period when Ragdoll cats are changing their teeth, owners should always pay attention to Ragdoll cats and prepare some easy-to-chew food in advance to protect them. For new teeth, you should also pay attention to giving the Ragdoll cat some calcium tablets to supplement calcium. It will not cause calcium deficiency.
You should always pay attention to check the loss of deciduous teeth. If the deciduous teeth are not completely shed, it will easily cause malocclusion. In this way, food residue will often accumulate, which is easy to breed bacteria and is not good for the teeth. You should wipe it regularly. The cat brushes its teeth. In fact, one year after a kitten is born, the incisors of the lower jaw begin to wear out. Careful cat owners should provide Ragdoll cats with a variety of cat food by observing the changes in their teeth.
