Often with pets, the first and last concerns you have are their teeth. You do not want a dog that bites, but you rarely think about your pooch’s dental health. Fortunately, frequent reminders come in the form of your veterinarian’s urgings and the plethora of commercial dog dental care products on the market.
Canine Dental Chews and Bones
Chews and bones are convenient options if your dog will not allow you to brush its teeth. They can also supplement any dental hygiene regimen that you have in place. Recreational bones provide dogs with a means to prevent boredom as well as scrape away plaque and maintain healthy gums. Raw meaty bones also prevent tartar build-up and provide calcium. Dental chews, usually more convenient and safer than bones, are widely available in many forms and flavors. High-quality commercially-made dental chews, sticks, and bones are formulated to scrape away plaque and be eaten.
Dental Powders
Powders and sprays have existed for a long time to cure bad breath in pets. A few dental powders incorporate ingredients like those used for people to facilitate brushing your dog’s teeth. However, a special type of kelp in a few innovative dog dental care products can remove the bacteria responsible for plaque, tartar, and halitosis. Many powders are simple to administer as you apply them to your pet’s food daily.
Toothbrushes and Wipes
Brushing your dog’s teeth with a species-appropriate soft brush and paste is a traditional and proven way to maintain your pet’s oral health. Dental wipes are also effective as a backup to brushing. Canine toothbrushes and dental wipes offer a few options.
- Classic toothbrush
- Chew toy toothbrush
- Electric toothbrush
- Finger toothbrush
- Dental wipes – scented or unscented, flavored or unflavored, finger, and textured
