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50 Times Cat Owners Got Fascinated By Their ‘Teefies’ (New Pics)
Lovingly called ‘teefies,’ cat teeth are these feline pearly whites (though often not that white at all) made for biting, gnawing and chomping, and… getting their pictures taken! In fact, there’s such a huge fascination with ‘teefies’ on the internet that cat owners have a specially designated place to celebrate them.
And thanks to the r/Teefies subreddit, we have some of the cutest feline grins that will make you smile real wide. From baby corns and rice grains to vampire smiles, these cats are winning the derpness game big time.
So scroll down, upvote your favorite images and be sure to check out our previous post on cat owners who got fascinated by their ‘teefies.’
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Samwise’s Teefies
ScarlettofHydraIsland 5 years ago
*looks at my tabby that’s also named Samwise* Well, Sam, we’ve found your twin
#3
Cheese!
“People are fascinated with cat teeth because it’s not normal to see them often,” Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training and behavior specialist who runs Cat Behavior Solutions agency, told Bored Panda. “People smile and take pride in their teeth but cats’ teeth are functional versus ‘ornamental,’” she added.
It turns out that cats are born without their ‘teefies’ and kittens’ teeth start erupting at 2-3 weeks of age. Molly said that they have 26 “baby teeth” (deciduous teeth) and 30 permanent teeth, which come in at about three months of age.
#4
My Neighbour’s Cat Came To Show Us His Toof
#5
I Think I Should Return This Blanket. It’s Got Teefies
#6
Day Three With This Little Chicken Nugget And I Think It’s Safe To Say He’s A Happy Boy
Molly explained that the teeth we see in cats most are the two canines, which look like vampire fangs to us. “These teeth are for puncturing the skin of prey and ripping meat from the bones. The tiny row of teeth between the canines are incisors. They don’t play much of a role in hunting, but they are good for grooming and picking things out of their coat,” she explained.
#7
Teefies Galore
Pepper DeVoe 5 years ago
Ok what is it with the pumpkins?! My cat won't stop chewing on mine! Does it taste good?
#8
Mid Yawn Teefies Looking Devilish
#9
Waking Up
Mary Rose Kent 5 years ago
First I chuckled at the paw, then I gasped at that adorable face. How have you managed to not become just a big pool of melted goo?
Meanwhile, “The molars and premolars are for grinding, but because a cat can’t move its mouth from side to side, they don’t really chew food like we do.” Molly added that cats’ teeth are not flat like ours; they have a “crowned” shape, which is common in carnivores.
#10
Sometimes All We Need Is Some Teefies Pics
#11
Was Told I Should Share My Boy Here
#12
Look At My Teefies! Cat Shark Or Cat Snake?
However, even if cats have very different-looking teeth than humans, it doesn’t mean they don’t get diseased. Molly explained that “cats don’t get cavities but they do develop gum disease, infections, and cancer. Sometimes you will also see tooth resorption in cats.”
For this reason, feline dental health is vitally important. “Cats hide pain so it’s very difficult to tell when they are having dental issues. Some signs your cat is having dental issues are: suddenly finicky about their food, excessive drooling, redness where the tooth meets the gum, and bad breath.”
#13
Vampire Kitten!
#14
This Is Vana Gogh, A 3 Month Old Kitten Currently Looking For A Home At The Animal Rescue I Work For. Due To Some Injuries, She Has Permanent Teefies Showing And Only One Ear
#15
Does My Sneezing Cat Count?
In order to make sure their ‘teefies’ are healthy and camera-ready, annual veterinarian check-ups are very important. “Make sure your vet is examining your cat's teeth during this visit,” Molly said and added that other hygiene maintenance includes “daily brushing, or simply using an enzymatic toothpaste rubbed on your cat’s teeth, will protect your cat’s teeth.”
#16
River Is Very Upset About Her "Meager" Portion For Breakfast And She Wants Everyone To Know
#17
Eat Leaves?
#18
Mr. Roussel And His Napping Teefies
Moreover, “If your cat won’t allow you to brush their teeth, there are products available that you can add to their water or food, dental chews, and you can also give them a raw bone to chew on,” she added. And speaking of those cats who have their teeth removed, Molly assured that they will still be able to eat. “You may have to adjust the diet to softer foods,” the feline behaviorist concluded.
#19
Teefies
#20
Meybey She Born With It Or Meybey It’s Teefies
Helen Haley 5 years ago
When you stare into the void, the void stares back. Beware the teeth of doom.
#21
Don't Worry, He Only Bites Sometimes
#22
Smol Teef
#23
My Batcat
#25
My Own Personal Vamp-Kitty
#26
(Actually The Softest Lil Mouth Tho)
#27
He Thleep
#28
Post Yawn Teefies
#29
I Understand That This Dude Might Belong Here
#30
This Is Timon. He Might Be A Termite. Hope He's Still Allowed Here.. 'Cause Look At That Teefies! So Neatly Pointy!
Mary Rose Kent 5 years ago
Is Timon deaf? I ask because I have a dim memory of reading something somewhere that male all-white cats tend to be deaf.
#31
Baby Bengal Teefies!
#32
My Girl Yoshi Flashing A Smile!
#33
This Is Rexie Cat, Not Mine But I Still Thought I Would Post Here
#34
Four Months Later But Nothing’s Changed
#35
Teeth Gaps Are Beautiful
#36
Why Do We Even Buy Cat Beds?
#37
Was Told You Guys Would Like This. Here’s Little Echo... Yes He Is Playing In A Paper Bag
#39
I Was Told, Very Loudly, To Post Zipper Here. Torties Are Known To Be Talkers, And Zipper Is No Exception!
#40
My Girl Was Never Photogenic
#41
Protecting His Domain, Or Eating It?
Mary Rose Kent 5 years ago
I had a cat who did that...I had to keep him supplied with cardboard or he’d graduate to my furniture!
#42
Gene Simmons Teefies
#43
Meonji And Her Teef Leaf
#44
Shared A Vampire Kitty Yesterday And She Was So Popular I Gotta Share Her Sister!
#45
A Rare Teefie-Tree!
#46
A Very Happy Kitty!
#47
Was Told To Post My Battle Cat Here
#48
Diet?! What Do You Mean Diet?!
#49
Percy's Face When He Heard About This Subreddit
#50
Upside Down Teefers!
Mary Rose Kent 5 years ago
I had a grandmother who slept like that...only she didn’t have any teeth!
#51
Cro♫ch!
#52
"I Have A Mouth And I Must Scream" -Kyle
#53
A Single Toof Appears During Happy Dreams
#54
Can I Please Chase Something Already?
Mary Rose Kent 5 years ago
I just want to blow belly bubbles...which is just another way of saying I want to commit suicide in the most drawn-out painful way possible!
#55
Trash Got Stuck To His Nose
Kathryn Baylis 5 years ago
Well, that’s what happens when you stick your nose in something you’re not supposed to stick your nose in.
#56
What A Pleasant Welcome Home!
#57
Just Caught Her Mid-Yawning!
#58
Mr Bitey, Biting A Blind
#61
Them Monday Teefs. Tried To Catch A Yawn But For This Gem Instead
Magmafang Nightwing-Hivewing 5 years ago (edited)
The cat looks like Solid when he found out the Black Bulls ranked above the Silver Eagles(Black Clover anime)
#62
Was Told She Belonged Here
#63
This Is Ned. Ned Was Caught Off Guard. This Photo Is Everything!
#64
She Was Yelling At My Slice Of Bread
#65
Good Meowning From Phoenix!
#66
My Little Vampire Shows Off His Teefies
#68
Carlos Is Getting A Little Long In The Tooth But He’s Still A Handsome Goof
#69
New House Teefies?
#71
Little Teefies
#72
He’s So Derpy With Crooked Teefies
#74
I Was Told Kevin Would Be At Home Here
Mary Rose Kent 5 years ago
This photo told me that your cat has two different nostril colors! Very gourmet!
#75
Holiday Teefies
#76
Lucifer Heard It Was Popular To Be A Vampire Named Lucifer Here. He Requests Salad Asap
#79
Lafayette’s Sleepy Teefies
#80
Did Someone Say Teefs?
#81
Found Him Sleeping Like This
#82
You Can't Hear It, But She Sounds Like A Freight Train Crashing Into A Gravel Factory
#83
Derpy "What'cha Doing Mom?" Teefies
#86
When You Get To Stay Home With Dad
#88
She Never Sits On My Lap....completely Blessed With This Relaxed Kittle
Laugh or not 5 years ago
Mine doesn't either. She likes to sit right next to me, but not on my lap.
#90
Mango Has Claimed This Warm Food As Hers. You May Think About Eating Once It Is Cold If She Allows It
#91
My Cat Had A Lot To Say About Him Being Indoors And Me Being Out
#93
My Bestest Boi Has Long Teefs
#94
My Kitten Sleeps With Her Mouth Open
#96
Jelly Just Chillin
Final score:
11points
debrina blackmoon 5 years ago (edited)
Claw caps-cool idea- easy to remove for trims! No declawing!
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Laura Ford 5 years ago
She passed away almost 2 years ago, and I still miss those goofy li'l teef every day. She was a rescue who needed a tonne of dental work. askitface-...ed2f68.jpg 
Laura Ford 5 years ago
She passed away almost 2 years ago, and I still miss those goofy li'l teef every day. She was a rescue who needed a tonne of dental work. askitface-...ed2f68.jpg
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