I have been given a fingertip toothbrush for cats, and instructed by the vet, to rub their mouth with it (dry) then as they get used to it, but the kitty toohpaste on it, and put it in their mouth.


A couple weeks ago, Bella showed great interest in eating the kitty toohpaste, so I put some on the brush and put it in her mouth. She did not like that.

For a day and a half, instead of the loving, cuddling, in my face, rubbing girl, she snubbed me.
I couldn't figure out why. I asked her if her tummy was upset, she said 'no' by eating her food up.
I was in tears.

Finally, I grabbed her and forced her to stay on my lap, and it occurred to me.
I aplogized to her for rubbing that thing in her mouth, and promised never to do it again. Immediately, she started rubbing on me, like old times.
True story.