Its true, some cats take a lot longer to warm up to this than others. It is important to make sure your cat's mouth is checked by a competent veterinarian if your cat resists tooth brushing. Resorption lesions are really common in cats, they are similar to cavities in humans, and are very painful. Often if a cat hates having its mouth touched, it is because it hurts, but we can help. Extracting the affected tooth can make a cat much more comfortable and happy to be handled!
Helpful Vancouver Vet I will try this with my kitty Cas...she’s 5 months old!! But does the dental treats help as well?? We bought some...before I learned we can actually brush them with this video!! lol
It looks like our cat, lost her right fang we just had her at the vet, so I don't know how she lost it or it just came out. I checked her other teeth, they look fine but will start this teeth brushing routine..
I had no idea. Is it a product of the diets we have them on and on-diet treats we give them? Wild cats don't get their teeth brushed, so I would just assume it wasn't necessary for them. Maybe wild cats just don't live long enough :(
Your videos do not only improve my cat's well-being, but also my own mental health. Sometimes you just need to decrease your stress levels watching such a pure human being sharing his knowledge of loving and caring. Thank you for that!
It might seem silly to some people to brush their cat's teeth, but dental care is so important! My 11 year-old cat just had her top two canines and a bottom premolar removed. She had to go under anesthesia for the procedure, it was stressful for her, and it cost several hundred dollars. I wish I had known how to brush her teeth when she was younger! People with younger cats - squish that cat and brush those teeth!!
You look like an absolutely pure person ^^ there are so many vets that care about money more... but you (and i hope im not wrong hehe) really look like you care, just a lovely person, if i would have lived in your area i would have chosen you no questions ^^ have a lovely day, you and your cats
Clawdia is so cute and has such a calm disposition! My Kaiser will barely let me go near his face, let alone brush his teeth :( I still love him though
It's like a novel..."How to Brush Your Cat's Teeth...A Fantasy!" I know it's important to start when your cat is a kitten. It's the key to all cat care. Not everyone is lucky enough to have gotten their cats when they were kittens, though. I got my Reny when he was a kitten, got him used to having his claws trimmed, and he loves being brushed, but I never even thought about brushing his teeth. Thankfully, at age 14+, his teeth are still sound and strong.
We had no idea that you need to brush your cat's teeth. Our cat Orangy got a bad infection, went in to get her tooth pulled and her kidney's failed. She had to be put down the next day. She was only 6. So tragic and so sad. Now we try to brush our cat's teeth every second day, but they hate it. We've bought the enzyme chicken flavoured toothpaste and i give their molars a few swishes of the paste on my fingers. Better than nothing, but I wish I would have known sooner about complication from infected teeth.
lindsaysimplyliving my sister's cat ended up dying from something dental related. they never knew to brush his teeth. he stopped eating one day so they took him to the vet, who said he couldn't eat because his teeth were so fucked up. they had to put him under anesthesia and extracted half of his teeth at once. but he never really recovered from that surgery, so they had to put him down, it was so sad. you bet your ass the day I heard he was sick, I went out and bought toothbrush kits for my cats. they are adults already so it's hard to get them to cooperate but they've gotten better over time. it does help to SQUISH THAT CAT like he says so they back up against your body/can't escape out of your arms.
Another motivation to start brushing your cat's teeth early is the savings. We have two cats that weren't acclimated to it while kittens and its pretty hard to brush their teeth ourselves. As such, one of them is at the vet this morning for an annual $250 cleaning...it adds up ;) Great video as always!
I am sorry, I am distracted by your cat's cuteness constantly. You explained pretty well probably but I was looking at your cat's sweet eyes and facial expressions.
This made me feel better about how much I'm able to actually get brushed when I brush my cat's teeth. He definitely likes the toothpaste but is less sold on the actual "brushing" part. So thank you for the reassurance!
Had i known this from day one, i would have started it. Mine are too set in their ways for nails or teeth, so i am kind enough to let our vet do it. I love your video series. You are quite kind and have the magical touch my vet has with our cats! Thanks for the wonderful content.
Both of my cats, Pumpkin and Tux, are brushed daily. At the end of the brushing session they each get a dental treat :) They are both very good during their brushing.
Your videos are really great and helpful! (Though my own cat considers herself as one of those who will never put up with any of this because she's far too graceful to be handled or restricted in any way 😅) And I absolutely adore that almost embarrassed-seeming smile of yours when you explain that Clawdia is one of your own cats ☺ Keep up the good work!
Such a kind and pleasant vet! I wish more vets can be like you. 🙂 I finally found one in my area, but I'll tell ya, it took a lot of trial and error with grumpy vets that just didn't seem to love their jobs or even the animals... 😥
Great video and helpful tips. I got 2 cats both 11 months old and been brushing their teeth for 2 months after watching your video and following the advice. Initially they didn’t like it but now accept as regular routine. They used to have stench kitty mouth breath and now their mouths smell fresh. Thanks
thank you for video - 2 of my cats (adults) have gum problems and Vet recommended brushing with pet toothpaste and pet toothbrush - I was not getting very good responses so looked at RUclips and found this helpful video! I have just tried a very short time just lightly massaging (with my finger) the gums around the back teeth and I shall persevere as so far the cats have allowed me to do this!! I shall introduce just the toothpaste on my finger eventually (not using the brush) so am feeling more hopeful!
It's so great that you make these videos, they're so clear and soothing to watch but also help to raise awareness on pet care. So many dog/cat owners aren't even aware that they should be brushing their pet's teeth and it's so sad to see a cat come in and have half of its teeth extracted when that could be so easily avoided with just a better awareness. :( Some studies have also suggested that cats with dental disease may be at increased risk of kidney disease later in life, so all the more reason for simple practices like this to be incorporated early on wherever it is possible. Thank you for helping to spread this message!
This was very lovely and helpful, thank you!! After our 14 year old had all her teeth removed last year due to poor dental hygiene, we’ve taken on the task of brushing our other two cat’s teeth, who are 10 months and 2 years old. So thanks!
Thank you for such a timely video. We were just advised to try brushing our Harley’s teeth. He’s two now and I hope it’s not too late to start with him. I was so happy to see you demonstrate this. Thank you!
Thanks for the great video, and pardon my "know it all comments" in the replies sometimes. Dental health has just been an ongoing thing with my last cat, and now my current cat. Claudia is such a good girl, she and Mr. Pirate are lucky to have such a kind dad :-)
Thank you for demonstrating this as i needed it on my former cat but did not understand how to shape the behavior. But i always was allowing him to mouth my fingers with his teeth gently so i could have armed my self with a soft baby brush and some of that enzymatic tooth paste and given him a good brushing now and then, because he was ok with the handling. When he got two hard with the nibbles, i used to gently move a finger toward the back of his throat and he let go right away, but it made us both respect the prerogatives of each, and we were both very hands on with the other.
Please consider making a video tutorial on how to best groom our cats in terms of their coats and also whether we should bath them and if so when and how, and how often.
Hello! Not sure if you take requests, but I would love to see a video on how to care for older cats, especially cats that have a bit of difficulty grooming themselves in those hard-to-reach areas. Thank you for all that you do!
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Clawdia might be the chillest cat on earth
From regular squishing.
clray123 Squish. That. Cat.
Always remember to squish that cat
I guess it's Chiquinho from Rio de Janeiro
I think Mr. Pirate beats her out
Don't let this distract you from the fact that you need to Squish That Cat!
Prodigy Gaming SQUISHING CATS :)
Quick! Someone make a meme!
#squishthatcat
Squish that cat! 🤲🐈
2:42
Can confirm: not all cats are cool with this.
Its true, some cats take a lot longer to warm up to this than others. It is important to make sure your cat's mouth is checked by a competent veterinarian if your cat resists tooth brushing. Resorption lesions are really common in cats, they are similar to cavities in humans, and are very painful. Often if a cat hates having its mouth touched, it is because it hurts, but we can help. Extracting the affected tooth can make a cat much more comfortable and happy to be handled!
Thank you for sharing this vital knowledge :)
Helpful Vancouver Vet
I will try this with my kitty Cas...she’s 5 months old!!
But does the dental treats help as well?? We bought some...before I learned we can actually brush them with this video!! lol
It looks like our cat, lost her right fang we just had her at the vet, so I don't know how she lost it or it just came out. I checked her other teeth, they look fine but will start this teeth brushing routine..
I had no idea. Is it a product of the diets we have them on and on-diet treats we give them? Wild cats don't get their teeth brushed, so I would just assume it wasn't necessary for them. Maybe wild cats just don't live long enough :(
The smirk on his face when he admitted this was his personal cat hehe
I gave this a try and my cat told me to get a real job. What am I doing wrong?
Teaching your cat to judge instead of to love.
Maybe ill give that a try
lol I love this vet
if its hard to brush your cat's teeth, SQUISH THAT CAT
Salsa squishing cats is the best advice ever
Am I the only one who doesn’t have a cat, but watches his videos because the cats are super adorable and Mr. Vet is incredibly charming 😍
Nope :)
Clawdia is a lucky little cat to have such a sweet, attentive daddy.
we love a cat zaddy
Your videos do not only improve my cat's well-being, but also my own mental health. Sometimes you just need to decrease your stress levels watching such a pure human being sharing his knowledge of loving and caring. Thank you for that!
It might seem silly to some people to brush their cat's teeth, but dental care is so important! My 11 year-old cat just had her top two canines and a bottom premolar removed. She had to go under anesthesia for the procedure, it was stressful for her, and it cost several hundred dollars. I wish I had known how to brush her teeth when she was younger! People with younger cats - squish that cat and brush those teeth!!
Your cats are so lovely, Dr. Burstyn! #brushthatcat
Not joking, holding my cat while watching this, kissing the face...and she sneezed. In. My. Eye. Cat snot in my eye. Blechh
When he says it’s his cat, he looks like a proud daddy
You look like an absolutely pure person ^^ there are so many vets that care about money more... but you (and i hope im not wrong hehe) really look like you care, just a lovely person, if i would have lived in your area i would have chosen you no questions ^^ have a lovely day, you and your cats
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Clawdia is so cute and has such a calm disposition! My Kaiser will barely let me go near his face, let alone brush his teeth :(
I still love him though
You seem so kind and sweet. 😊 love your videos and your kitties. Wish you could be my cat's vet.
You're the kind of vet I wanted to be when I was a kid, living the dream. 🐱
So sweet of you to say! I try to be the kind of vet I wanted to be as a kid...
This mans love for cats is so pure XD I love it
Clawdia is so sweet! She's so calm :)
It's like a novel..."How to Brush Your Cat's Teeth...A Fantasy!" I know it's important to start when your cat is a kitten. It's the key to all cat care. Not everyone is lucky enough to have gotten their cats when they were kittens, though. I got my Reny when he was a kitten, got him used to having his claws trimmed, and he loves being brushed, but I never even thought about brushing his teeth. Thankfully, at age 14+, his teeth are still sound and strong.
More Mr Pirate videos! He’s so sweet 💕
Soon....
We had no idea that you need to brush your cat's teeth. Our cat Orangy got a bad infection, went in to get her tooth pulled and her kidney's failed. She had to be put down the next day. She was only 6. So tragic and so sad. Now we try to brush our cat's teeth every second day, but they hate it. We've bought the enzyme chicken flavoured toothpaste and i give their molars a few swishes of the paste on my fingers. Better than nothing, but I wish I would have known sooner about complication from infected teeth.
lindsaysimplyliving my sister's cat ended up dying from something dental related. they never knew to brush his teeth. he stopped eating one day so they took him to the vet, who said he couldn't eat because his teeth were so fucked up. they had to put him under anesthesia and extracted half of his teeth at once. but he never really recovered from that surgery, so they had to put him down, it was so sad.
you bet your ass the day I heard he was sick, I went out and bought toothbrush kits for my cats. they are adults already so it's hard to get them to cooperate but they've gotten better over time. it does help to SQUISH THAT CAT like he says so they back up against your body/can't escape out of your arms.
Another motivation to start brushing your cat's teeth early is the savings. We have two cats that weren't acclimated to it while kittens and its pretty hard to brush their teeth ourselves. As such, one of them is at the vet this morning for an annual $250 cleaning...it adds up ;)
Great video as always!
Hahahaha 01:28 is so cute :D
Tim i love this guy
I searched for this commend pointing out exactly 1:28. If you would have not write it - I would have done it! 🙈😂
Same here!! I made my husband come in just to watch that spot.
Men that love cats are the BEST.
SQUESSSSHHHHHHHHHHHH THAT CATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!
Your voice is the best ASMR
My favorite vet whose advice I don't follow because my cat is a rebel but I still love watching how tender and delicate both him and his cats are ♡😊
I am sorry, I am distracted by your cat's cuteness constantly. You explained pretty well probably but I was looking at your cat's sweet eyes and facial expressions.
jedihakan that’s interesting I love cats yet I didn’t even notice there was a cat in this video...
ikr her eyes are so precious XD
Love that cat - so tolerant.
chicken/beef flavored toothpaste? damn I would brush mine if we had choco flavored decades ago
She seems happy and relaxed
This made me feel better about how much I'm able to actually get brushed when I brush my cat's teeth. He definitely likes the toothpaste but is less sold on the actual "brushing" part. So thank you for the reassurance!
Had i known this from day one, i would have started it. Mine are too set in their ways for nails or teeth, so i am kind enough to let our vet do it. I love your video series. You are quite kind and have the magical touch my vet has with our cats! Thanks for the wonderful content.
You are the cutest vet and it's so obvious you love your cats very much
I LOVE YOUR WORK DOC !
This cat is so adorable! Cat goals haha
"Cat's main defense against tooth brushing is to back up". epic
I never subscribed to a vet channel but omg I love this guy. He seems so kind! I find him easy to watch and I can’t help but love him lol
you remind of Bob Ross somehow, Dr. Burstyn
in a very good way
I love the Helpful Vet ♥️😹
Claudia is adorable. My cat Minxy would never let me do that without much blood-letting. Mine!
awwwww when you said this is actually one of my personal cats, I melted. Clawdia is such a chill cat
Seeing the Dr. and Claudia smiling makes me smile too!
Both of my cats, Pumpkin and Tux, are brushed daily. At the end of the brushing session they each get a dental treat :) They are both very good during their brushing.
Your videos are really great and helpful! (Though my own cat considers herself as one of those who will never put up with any of this because she's far too graceful to be handled or restricted in any way 😅)
And I absolutely adore that almost embarrassed-seeming smile of yours when you explain that Clawdia is one of your own cats ☺ Keep up the good work!
oh my gosh your cat is so adorable
The cat is a furry angel.
“A nice way to bond with your cat”.... right!
Then “some cats may object”
He has a very chill kitty :)
Keep up the good work Doc! Your videos are amazing and helpful, and it's always so nice to listen to you.
PS: We want more of Mr. Pirate!
The key to success is to squish that cat.
Such a kind and pleasant vet! I wish more vets can be like you. 🙂 I finally found one in my area, but I'll tell ya, it took a lot of trial and error with grumpy vets that just didn't seem to love their jobs or even the animals... 😥
You remembered to squish that cat!
I wished you’d be my cats Veterian. You are so passionate and calm and knowledgeable ❤️
While watching your video, I keep my eyes on Clawdia and think: "that cute cat's going to get up and runs away"; but at 1:28 I go awww sweet
I know this is strange, but these videos on cat have been helping me cheer up! The cats are so adorable!!! Thank you for the tips!
You can really tell that this guy genuinely cares and understands animals.
Clawdia is just too cute! 😻 Such a helpful video! Thank you!! Can’t wait to see more!
you are the best, these videos are helping me so much with my little dude
I love Clawdia 😍😍😍
Awesome vet and a beautiful cat!
i love clawdia and mr pirate
Your hair is just fabulous.
Great video and helpful tips. I got 2 cats both 11 months old and been brushing their teeth for 2 months after watching your video and following the advice. Initially they didn’t like it but now accept as regular routine. They used to have stench kitty mouth breath and now their mouths smell fresh. Thanks
thank you for video - 2 of my cats (adults) have gum problems and Vet recommended brushing with pet toothpaste and pet toothbrush - I was not getting very good responses so looked at RUclips and found this helpful video! I have just tried a very short time just lightly massaging (with my finger) the gums around the back teeth and I shall persevere as so far the cats have allowed me to do this!! I shall introduce just the toothpaste on my finger eventually (not using the brush) so am feeling more hopeful!
I could watch this video series all day
Oh my god, there is a merch for the SQUISH. That's was quick.
Nice video !
It's so great that you make these videos, they're so clear and soothing to watch but also help to raise awareness on pet care. So many dog/cat owners aren't even aware that they should be brushing their pet's teeth and it's so sad to see a cat come in and have half of its teeth extracted when that could be so easily avoided with just a better awareness. :( Some studies have also suggested that cats with dental disease may be at increased risk of kidney disease later in life, so all the more reason for simple practices like this to be incorporated early on wherever it is possible. Thank you for helping to spread this message!
Squish the cat
kitty 😍
Your cat is adorable
This was very lovely and helpful, thank you!! After our 14 year old had all her teeth removed last year due to poor dental hygiene, we’ve taken on the task of brushing our other two cat’s teeth, who are 10 months and 2 years old. So thanks!
Thank u so much for making this video not only was it helpful and informative, it was relaxing and adorable watching Claudia ☺️♥️
Dr Burstyn, your videos are really helpful.
Oh thank you for this video! I thought we need to get inside the mouth and brush the molars from every angel! Thank you!
Thank you for such a timely video. We were just advised to try brushing our Harley’s teeth. He’s two now and I hope it’s not too late to start with him. I was so happy to see you demonstrate this. Thank you!
Dr. Burstyn may be the most awesome vet on earth.
He put out the PSA of paramount import:
SQUISH THAT CAT!
This cat is very well behaved. Mine will scratch the hell out of me.
Ilove this vet. He is cool
Doctor Eury Burstyn you have a kind face, this is why the cats are at ease with you.
Thank you, but I don't think cats pay attention to faces. They do listen to body language and movement though :-).
lol I know you are right but it's nice to think that know us by face. I know cat's is 95% projection / 5% food :) - joke.
Thanks for the great video, and pardon my "know it all comments" in the replies sometimes. Dental health has just been an ongoing thing with my last cat, and now my current cat. Claudia is such a good girl, she and Mr. Pirate are lucky to have such a kind dad :-)
Thank you for demonstrating this as i needed it on my former cat but did not understand how to shape the behavior. But i always was allowing him to mouth my fingers with his teeth gently so i could have armed my self with a soft baby brush and some of that enzymatic tooth paste and given him a good brushing now and then, because he was ok with the handling. When he got two hard with the nibbles, i used to gently move a finger toward the back of his throat and he let go right away, but it made us both respect the prerogatives of each, and we were both very hands on with the other.
So freaking adorable.
Please consider making a video tutorial on how to best groom our cats in terms of their coats and also whether we should bath them and if so when and how, and how often.
I will! That sounds like a great idea.
Clawdia is totally okay with this! Thanks for the video doc! #BrushBrushBrushBrushBrush
a cat's main defence against tooth brushing is to back up. lmao
Hey! I Have Been Looking For This For A Long Time, Thanks!
Amazing videos. Don't ever stop!
"Play....catch the cat...." I really laughed out lout!
Thank you for making these videos, your advice is practical, clear and perfectly delivered! Can't wait to see the next!
I like the term "high five" instead of smacking you, lol.
It is all a matter of perspective :)
I always end up playing 'catch the cat'!!!!! 😂
I just realized your cat's name is a pun. DUDE.
OH more Cat Squishing??
This time with your elbows.
Thank you so much my cat Is almost 2 years old and I'm going to start putting this into his weekly care.
lol if i tried that with 3 of my old cats it would have been World War 3 hahah, this little girl is so calm thats amazing :)
this was very helpful! thank you
Squish that cat!
Thanks for making these sorts of videos!
These videos are adorable
Hello! Not sure if you take requests, but I would love to see a video on how to care for older cats, especially cats that have a bit of difficulty grooming themselves in those hard-to-reach areas. Thank you for all that you do!