Isnt fluoride a toxical product for cats?

[AppleBr]

My vet said its ok if I give my cat ( and dogs - he was saying that for one dog owner) a toothpast  for kids we have here in my country called TANDY
I loved the idea,since the specific one for animals is too much expensive; he said the only that could happen would be the cat foam if the taste not please her
Passed by the supermarket going home and I was intending pick one but them I read the box
" ative fluoride"
Is this not exactly the problem with using humane pastes?
Am I mistaken and are others the toxical products on those?

[AppleBr]

Kids swallow it as well  - specially cos they like the taste ( more probably cats doesnt - strawberry,tuttifrutti and grape...)
Maybe is that the point.
Mailed him, lets check the answer.

[PrettyKitty1]

Apple,

DON'T!! Even though they will not be consuming it it's best to stay away from it (If they were to eat good amounts of fluoride they would certainly develop bone cancer, thyroid issues etc)
Besides, putting the cat in distress isn't funny. You have seen how foaming is not a good scene. Dental health doesn't really have to be taken THERE, in my opinion. I think that yearly checks with the vet and good food can prevent them from developing dental problems in the future.

Look, when I took my cat Dillan to the vet a few months ago, they checked his mouth and were amazed at how well he was doing. No tartar, nothing. He was being fed raw foods. One more reason I preach about raw foods so much: it helps to keep tartar away. But any ways......

I'm sure if you stay on top of their yearly check-ups they'll be fine. Although I don't disagree with brushing your cat's teeth, I also don't think it is completely necessary.... from my experience.

[opus88]

yes I agree with you apple, flouride even has adverse health effects for humans....such as bones becoming more brittle and enamel on teeth more porous.
I really don't think its a good idea to use on the kids.
Just brushing their teeth even without any paste will help alot with dental tartar....I would do that before using human toothpaste!!..we spit out after brushing, cats swallow.