Did you know that 8 out of 10 cats over the age of 3 suffer from dental disease? One of the most common dental problems in cats is dental plaque, which if left untreated, can mineralize into tartar, leading to periodontal disease**.** To help prevent your cat's dental issues from escalation, here is what you should know about the causes, symptoms, and progression of periodontal disease.

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.