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Werwin15, Flickr They need them to eat, to protect themselves, yet for seven out of ten cats, teeth troubles begin by the time they are three. The key to healthy feline teeth is regular at home and professional cleaning but many well-meaning pet owners don't know how important this is. And it's not completely their fault. "Most veterinarians don't address dental health in cats," says Dr. Michel Selmer, veterinarian at Advanced Animal Care Center in Huntington Station, N.Y. A vocal advocate for the importance of dental health in pets, Selmer devotes 20 percent of his practice to oral issues. In honor of Pet Dental Health Month -- and for the sake of 70 percent of American kitties -- Paw ...