Category: Preventing Dental Disease
Things we can do to prevent, or slow down, dental disease in our pets
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Tooth Brushing Tips
Tooth brushing is THE most effective way to keep your pet’s teeth clean. Download this PDF to see how the slow and sneaky approach may help you to keep your pets teeth clean. See our article - The Ultimate Guide To Homecare for more options. Download Toothbrushing for Pets
Pet Dental Homecare – The Ultimate Guide
Pet dental homecare is one of the most important parts of veterinary dentistry... and also the most controversial and overlooked! Below is a guide to pet dental home care to help you make an informed decision. To set the tone, brushing is the gold standard, However, this article does not emphasise brushing per se -…
Dental Care for Dogs and Cats
Dogs benefit from having their teeth cleaned exactly as we humans do. There are plenty of options to keep your pet’s teeth clean and this article helps you to make sense of the options and choose one that will work best for you and your pet. See our article on the Ultimate Guide to Homecare…
Do Dog Chews Really Work?
There is a lot of debate about whether dog chews really are effective at controlling bad breath and gum disease in our pooches. Questions come up regularly in veterinary consultations. Which dog chews are effective? How often should my dog be given a dog chew? The goal of a dog chew is to both provide a…
Do People Really Brush Their Pets’ Teeth?
Cleaning your dog's teeth is not as hard as you think. Cats can also be more cooperative than you expect! So why would you want to brush your pet’s teeth? Periodontal disease is why we clean pets’ teeth. Periodontal disease is caused by plaque, a bacterial biofilm that adheres to the tooth surface (it is…
