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Is your cat's breath … offensive? If your answer is yes, then you might be dealing with a bigger issue than just poor oral hygiene. As a matter of fact, dental disease is extremely common in cats and bad breath can often be one of the first indicators of various health concerns. Here are some of the most common causes of unpleasant breath in cats – scientifically referred to as halitosis.

In honor of International Women’s Day, Basepaws would like to (re)introduce you to a few women who are dedicated to making the world a place where cats can thrive, and where cat pawrents have all of the resources to give their cats the best 9 lives possible! In no particular order, here are 13 amazing women, improving the world for felines.

As many cat parents have told us this month, we know tooth brushing can be a very challenging exercise to do regularly with your cats. Some cats simply do not like their face being handled, let alone having a toothbrush with toothpaste put inside their mouth. If you’re lucky, your cat may be curious enough and let you brush some of their canines, but it is nearly impossible to get access to those molars at the back of their mouth for enough time to make a difference and remove the plaque buildup.