How can I freshen my pet’s breath without brushing?
My pet won’t let me use a toothbrush on them. What can I do?
Aside from brushing, one way to help freshen your pet’s breath is by using a water additive (the pet equivalent of mouthwash). Water additives can be unflavoured, if needed. Just put a capful in your dog or cat’s water dish to help kill bacteria and freshen breath.
If you aren’t able to get near your pet with a toothbrush, provide them with lots of natural chews that will help scrub and floss their teeth. I give my pet one dental treat each day. Is that enough to keep their teeth healthy? One dental treat per day isn’t enough to prevent plaque and tartar from forming. The most effective way to keep your pet's teeth healthy is by combining brushing action with a water additive to help keep bacteria at bay.
Can I get toys to help clean my pet’s teeth?
Some toys allow your pet to brush their teeth while having fun, like the Bristly Brushing Stick, which releases toothpaste as pets chew. I have a small animal (for instance, a rabbit or guinea pig). How can I keep their teeth healthy? It’s extremely important to keep your small animal’s teeth nice and healthy by providing lots of natural toys to gnaw on. The chewing motion files their teeth and keeps the teeth from growing too long.
What’s the best dental chew for my dog?
Will feeding my pet canned food make their teeth worse?
The best chews are natural and allow pets to scrub their teeth naturally. They include bully sticks, dental tendons, and similar products that won’t break down into sugars that stick to the teeth.
Feeding wet food to your pet will not worsen their oral hygiene, provided the food is made with quality ingredients. Starchy ingredients break down into sugars that stick to the teeth and feed bacteria.
Why is my pet’s breath so bad?
Are dental health products for pets expensive?
Does the food I feed my pet affect plaque and tartar buildup?
Bad breath is caused by bacteria living in the mouth and digestive tract. When you’re treating your pet’s bad breath, it’s important to kill bad bacteria in combination with treating plaque and tartar buildup.
Dental health products are inexpensive compared to regular dental cleanings. Oral hygiene sessions can cost hundreds of dollars, not to mention the stress that anesthesia puts on the body. Remember, prevention is always better than cure!
Absolutely! Make sure you are feeding your pet food and treats that include natural, good-quality ingredients. That, combined with brushing regularly, will help prevent plaque and tartar from forming on your pet’s teeth.
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