| Good Home Dental Care Is Essential To Your Pet's Health and Longevity |
Did you know?
- 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over 3 years old have some form of oral disease
- Pet’s live 3-5 years longer with healthy teeth and gums
- Plaque accumulates 5 times faster in pets than humans
- Plaque starts forming only a few hours after dental cleanings
- 1mg
of plaque has 1 trillion bacteria. This bacteria enters the
bloodstream and affects other organs and can cause many health
problems.
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| What Can You Do To Keep Your Pet's Teeth Healthy? |
Brushing
- The best option! The more often you brush the better. Aim for daily, but every other day is great too!
- Brushing removes plaque and bacteria before it hardens into tartar and causes gingivitis.
- If you have never brushed before, ask us about our “How to brush your pet’s teeth” handout.
- Remember
to use pet safe toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. (CET Toothpaste comes
in many flavors and many types of CET Toothbrushes are available too)
Rinsing - Great for pets that won’t let you brush!
- CET Oral Rinse has plaque-fighting agents that help prevent gingivitis by killing bacteria.
- Squirt the liquid between your pet’s teeth and gums once a day. It’s that easy!
VetzLife Oral Gel - Great option for Post-Dental Cleaning care!
- VetzLife Oral Gel kills bacteria that causes bad breath and helps remove tartar and plaque that cause gum disease.
- Apply this gel 2-3 times a week to maintain good oral health.
OraVet Sealant
- For
plaque prevention, OraVet is a wax-like substance that is applied along
the gum line on the outside of the teeth once a week. This can be used with other home care options!
Chewing
- In
addition to brushing or rinses (or when other options are not possible)
CET Chews, or Hills T/D food work great!
- CET Chews contain enzymes that kill bacteria and are abrasive to remove plaque. Give once a day.
- Hills
T/D is a food designed with a proprietary fiber matrix technology to reduce plaque and tartar by mechanical methods. T/D has been proven to prevent plaque and tartar up t 58%. Use as the main diet or as
treats daily.
- Science Diet Oral Care prevents both plaque and tartar up to 36%. Iams foods reduce tartar only; and reduce tartar by at least 20%. Friskies Dental Diet also reduces tartar.
- At
the pet store look for treats with the VOHC seal (Veterinary Oral
Health Council). These are proven to be effective against plaque &
tartar.
- Some
toys like Dental Kongs or rope toys can also aid in plaque removal.
- NEVER give your pet a hard bone/toy because they could possibly break a
tooth.
- Not all “Veterinary Recommended” labeled toys are safe. As
with any toy, remember to supervise when chewing!
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