PET CARE 

How Oral Hygiene Can Affect Your Pet's Health

Plaque can build up on your pets' teeth just as it does on your own. If pet oral care is not attended to, it can lead to periodontal disease, which can in turn lead to foul breath, tooth loss and larger health concerns. That makes cat and dog teeth cleaning just as high on this list as your own dental care. The bacteria that are fostered in the plaque buildup known as tartar can make its way into the bloodstream of your kitty or doggie. This can be avoided through the use of products designed for your dog and cat teeth hygiene. Instead of brushing dogs teeth and cats' teeth, there are self-cleaning options which will help you make short work of this task.

You may have heard about food and treats which allow pet oral care to take place during mealtime. Ark Naturals has such options for your cat and dog teeth cleaning (though with the cats it depends on whether or not kitty likes the flavor). For finicky felines this same product line has pouches which will turn water into a cleanser for your dog and cat teeth. This means you do not have to wrestle with your pup or hunt down your kitten for brushing dogs teeth and cats' teeth. Whew.

If there is already tartar build up, your vet should be able to handle that aspect of your pet oral care. Then you and your furry friends can start from a better cat and dog teeth cleaning foundation. The Natural Chemistry brand gives you a great option if you enjoy brushing dogs teeth and cats' teeth. There are even homeopathic offerings from King Bio for your dog and cat teeth hygiene needs.

You will not have to break the bank if you handle your pet oral care at home. Having to take your pooch or pussycat in for major dental work will cost you a pretty penny. Spending a little extra for cat and dog teeth cleaning treats or water conditioner is way more cost effective. It will also be less stress for all involved when cat and dogs teeth cleaning takes place regularly at home. Whether you choose brushing dogs teeth and cats' teeth, the self-cleaning route, or a combination of the two, you and your pets can feel better about their oral hygiene.