There are two types of molar sticks for cats, one is a molar stick for eating, and the other is a molar stick that can only grind teeth, similar to a toy. 1. So, how to choose a cat’s teething stick?

1. Edible teething sticks

Things that can make cats grind their teeth must have a certain hardness but can be chewed by cats, so that they can be called edible. Teething stick.

Such as common teething biscuits, freeze-dried cat grass sticks, freeze-dried chicken necks, freeze-dried sticks of various flavors, etc. I prefer freeze-dried teething sticks. First, they are palatable. sexual issues, and the second is product quality issues.

Teething biscuits usually contain cat grass or catnip ingredients. Their main features are to grind teeth, help cats’ gastrointestinal digestion, or help cats vomit cat grass. However, if you look at the ingredients, you will find that the content of cat grass is very small. , the main ingredient is wheat flour. Wheat flour is starch and high in plant protein, which are nutrients that cats cannot easily digest. Therefore, teething biscuits are not recommended.

Be sure to read the ingredient list when choosing teething sticks. Meat-based, starch-free is best. Freeze-dried snacks are basically meat-based, even for freeze-dried cats. Grass sticks are also meat + cat grass.

The cat owners around me often buy freeze-dried chicken necks and freeze-dried chicken hearts. Because they are pure meat, they are very palatable and cats will like to bite them. There is also chicken jerky for dogs. This kind is actually relatively hard. The cat at home will eat it secretly, but it does not eat it. It just bites it into pieces, which is equivalent to grinding its teeth.

2. Teeth-grinding sticks

Generally, they contain ingredients such as catnip and polygonum, which are particularly attractive to cats, otherwise they will not play with them. So when choosing this type of teething stick, any one with such ingredients is fine.

However, please note that you should not buy the following two items:

① Do not choose the teething stick with raffia, because it is easy for the cat to accidentally eat it, and then it will Dry cough, diarrhea or vomiting.

② Do not choose a particularly thin molar stick because the cat’s claws cannot grasp it.

When buying a teething stick, you should also pay attention to the size. If it is too long, it will be inconvenient for the cat to hold it, and if it is too small, it will be difficult to pick it up, so you should choose it according to the cat's condition.

I previously bought a teething stick containing catnip and polygonum for my colleague’s cat. It was probably a little longer than the middle finger, but the cat didn’t react at all, or maybe it was just right. It's not interesting, or it's too small to attract it. 2. Recommended teething sticks for cats

1. Freeze-dried donuts

Although it is a donut, it is a raw bone and meat formula with many flavors. The main ingredients are meat+1 Vegetables, such as pumpkin, are rich in dietary fiber to help gastrointestinal motility, carrots are rich in vitamin A, which can protect eyesight, and the additives are also full of probiotics and vitamins. So, the quality is pretty good.

In addition, the texture is relatively crispy, and the cat can bite it easily without any effort. It is very palatable, and each one is individually packaged for easy storage. There are no bad additives in this kind of donut, and the ingredients are safe, so it’s good to feed them occasionally.

2. Chicken freeze-dried dental cleaning stick

This is also a raw bone and meat formula, 97% animal raw materials. In addition, Ascophylla powder and tea polyphenols are added, mainly The function is to reduce bad breath.

There are two types of bad breath. One is exogenous bad breath, which means food residues remain in the teeth. Grinding your teeth can reduce the residue; the other is endogenous bad breath. This molar stick contains Bacillus coagulans. It can regulate the balance of microbial flora in the intestine, improve intestinal digestion and absorption, and help reduce bad breath caused by indigestion.

Furthermore, this freeze-dried product has also been sterilized by irradiation. It has good ingredients and has two functions: grinding teeth and improving bad breath. Its palatability is also good, and the price is also very good, so I really can give it a try. .

3. Freeze-dried chicken necks

Freeze-dried chicken necks are really good, because my colleague’s cat likes to eat them very much. It has been eating this kind of teething stick, which is small and thick. The stick is easier to bite, the texture of the muscle is also helpful for teeth grinding, and it is very crispy.

This freeze-dried chicken neck is made from a whole three-yellow chicken neck, which is moderate in size and suitable for the cat’s mouth. It has the function of grinding teeth. It has also been sterilized by irradiation, so the quality is guaranteed.

4. Freeze-dried cat grass sticks

The main ingredients of this cat grass stick are meat + cat grass, no starch, and the additive part is also probiotics + vitamins, so the ingredients are Not bad. Cat grass helps cats expel hair balls, so the main function of cat grass sticks is to grind teeth and promote digestion.

If you choose cat grass sticks, it is not recommended to buy a lot at once, because after all, it is freeze-dried, and it will easily regain moisture after being stored for a long time, so I recommend buying small portions before you finish eating, and usually give them occasionally. Just gnaw on one.

5. Mint balls, polygonum balls, and insect gall balls

Generally, the ingredients of balls are these three, and they are particularly attractive to cats, especially insects. Gall ball.

It is recommended to buy large balls, such as those with a diameter of 10cm, so that cats can hold them and chew them. Moreover, the plant fiber in catnip can speed up intestinal peristalsis and can also help cats expel hair balls. .

I saw that among the cats that they often stay with, some parents have bought these big mint balls. The cats are really addicted to them. As soon as they take them out, the cats all come around, licking and hugging them. Rolling around in it, don't mention how much I like it. It should be noted that catnip is not substantially harmful to cats’ health.

6. Wooden Polygonum Exquisite Balls

This kind is actually made of Wooden Polygonum all over the frame, with mint balls or insect gall fruit balls inside, doubly attracting cats. It can help cats grind and clean their teeth, relax their mood, and regulate their gastrointestinal function. After all, catnip contains plant fiber.

It should be noted that this kind of ball should be placed in a ventilated and dry place, because it is easy to get damp, and pregnant cats cannot play with it to prevent excessive play and fetal gas.

7. Yarn ball

Although the yarn ball is soft, there is a bell ball inside, which will ring when the cat plays with it. Moreover, many cats are interested in wool. When they encounter a ball of wool, they like to hold it and bite it. It can also have a certain teeth-grinding effect, but it is easy for cats to break it into threads.

There are also some other plush toys, such as catnip mice. Cats also like to hold and play with them, and sometimes bite them, so you can also try these toys, but be sure to choose ones that are bite-resistant. Don't eat the stuffed crumbs.