Hi all,

I am attempting to impliment the "Four steps to Feline Tooth-brushing" recommended in a cat health newsletter.

1) Bring feline based toothpaste and toothbrush into the home.

2) Introduce same to feline.

3) Allow feline to lick toothpaste from brush. Allow it to be a game.

4) Gently brush feline's teeth.

Sounds simple, right? We have 1 down cold. Livvy won't let me get within 6 feet of her -- perhaps we are at 1 1/2. Cassy likes the malt flavored toothpaste, but ADORES the seafood flavor (don't ask) and is fond of his toothbrush -- carries it with him behind the T.V., into the kitchen, dips it in his water dish. He panicks when I try to put the head of the brush in his mouth, though. Stumped at 3. Therefore our household average is 2 1/4. (I'm good at brushing my teeth: suppose it's cheating to add my numbers into the household average...)

Have any of you tried introducing cat tooth-brushing to your fur-kids? Any successes? Lessons learned? Helpful hints?

I'm rather discouraged and would like feedback. Thanks.