Dog dental care is just as important for our dogs as it is for us. It doesn’t mean you have to buy special toothpaste. Sometimes a doggy toothbrush is even optional.

Let me explain. If you can add herbs to your dogs drinking water or food then you might not ever have to brush their teeth. Think about how much your dog hates having a toothbrush in his mouth and do you even know how much good you are doing?

Maintaining your dog’s dental health is a very important part of caring for your dog. Calculus is the brown build-up of plaque found extending downwards on the tooth from the gum line. Calculus is a haven for bacteria which can have serious consequences for your dog’s general health.

These bacteria can not only cause abscesses and tooth loss but can have further effects – even resulting in organ damage as the bacteria are carried from the mouth through the bloodstream.

Dogs and cats make much fuller use of their teeth than humans do – using them in ways we usually use our hands. It stands to reason, therefore, that maintaining canine and feline dental health is essential to their well-being (and of course pets can’t wear dentures!).

Therefore, the best thing you can do for your dog or cat’s dental health is to embark on a prevention program and look out for your pet’s teeth and gums before it’s too late.

Bad breath is usually the first indication that your pet’s teeth and gums need attention. Bacteria in the mouth and the development of calculus produce foul-smelling breath in pets. Regular inspection of the teeth is also a good idea to establish your pet’s level of dental health.

Normal teeth in pets are shiny white all the way to the line of the gum. Any deposits or build up of a dark yellow or brown substance on the teeth, especially near the gum line, indicates a problem with calculus.

Chewing on hard food generally cleanses the teeth of calculus, especially the tips of the teeth. However, be aware that the gum line is slightly indented and can harbor the calculus-causing bacteria for months on end without being affected by your pet’s eating.

The gums should appear a healthy pink color and there should be a clear delineation between gums and teeth.

Ok I’ve used many products with my dogs (and cat) and have found that certain herbs work best. Check this spray or granduals here.

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