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February 19, 2009
Puppy and KittenDental Health Facts

Is Your Pet's Health at Risk?

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the age of three. Gum disease and tooth decay can be very painful for pets, and worst of all, they set the stage for serious health issues, including damage to their heart, liver and kidneys from bacteria entering the bloodstream through the mouth.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and the perfect time to take charge of your pet's dental hygiene. Take steps to improve your pet's oral health now and reduce your pet's risk for serious health problems down the road.

The best place to start is good old-fashioned daily brushing. Our Holistic Healthcare Library covers brushing basics and other dental hygiene factors in our article, "Dental Care for Pets." If you've got a young cat or dog, getting started with regular brushing is well worth the effort.

We know not all pet parents are up for this challenge, however, and many dental products for pets can help reduce plaque and tartar without the ordeal of daily brushing, including Petzlife Oral Care Dental Spray - now on sale for 10% off!

Check out our Top Dental Product Picks and Tips for When You Just Can't Brush below. Remember too that some treats improve oral hygiene - we've picked some of our favorite Tooth-Friendly Treats below so you can use the ultimate win-win strategy for your companion's dental health.

All of our dental products and most tooth-friendly treats are eligible for our free shipping offer, so take advantage of the savings when you find the right items to improve your pet's dental hygiene.


Petzlife Oral Care Dental Spray Now 10% Off!PetzLife Oral Care Dental Spray - 10% Off!

PetzLife Oral Care Dental Spray is specially formulated to end plaque and tartar build-up on your pet's teeth. The formula is made with all natural plant extracts that kill harmful bacteria on contact, making you pet's breath much fresher. Each 2.2 oz. bottle has 450 sprays. Just spray into your pet's mouth 1-2 times a day! Made in the USA.

Save 10% on PetzLife Dental Spray through March 2nd!

Great Results with PetzLife After Just 30 Days!Rave Reviews for PetzLife Oral Care Dental Spray*:

Their teeth are now pearly white!
"I have used this product on my ten poodles with great success. I spray every day and I brush about twice a week.... This is the best product I have ever used on my poodles in 37 years. The stain it was on some of my poodles came right off after the third brushing. Their teeth are now pearly white. Thank you for developing this great product. I love it."
review by Hildegard Patton

My cat's teeth look great!
"I have been using PetzLife oral spray for over a year and my cat's teeth look great. Where I live, they are charging $600-$800 per cleaning! So not only is my cat's health protected by having less bacteria in his gums and mouth, but he also avoids anesthesia risks at age 15 and I don't go broke! I love that the product uses natural essential oils."
review by Laura                                              *Reviews courtesy of PetzLife

Great Dental Products for Pets
ProDen PlaqueOff ProDen
PlaqueOff

The natural algae in this palatable powder works through your pet's saliva to break down the bacterial bio-film in your pet's mouth.
Triple Pet Dental Kit Triple Pet
Dental Kit

This dental kit combines a Triple Pet toothbrush and a tube of all natural toothpaste for a great kit to start dental hygiene for your pet.
Vetri-Science Periodontal Support Products Vetri-Science
Periodontal Support
Coenzyme-Q10 and CoQsol for periodontal health & Perio-Support to help reduce tartar & support gum health.
Now 10% Off!
Ark Naturals Breath-Less Fizzy Plaque-Zapper Ark Naturals
Breath-Less
Fizzy Plaque Zapper

Just pour a fizzy packet into your pet's drinking water to help control plaque, tartar and bad breath.
Triple Pet Plaque Off - Fresh Breath Triple Pet
Plaque Off
Fresh Breath

This vet-recommended oral health aid helps eliminate plaque and tartar build-up and unpleasant breath odor.
Newton Homeopathics Doggy Breath Newton Homeopathics
Doggy Breath

A homeopathic remedy designed to relieve or prevent bad breath caused by poor digestion in cats and dogs.
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Petrodex Finger Toothbrush For Pets Petrodex
Finger Toothbrush

An easy-to-use finger toothbrush for pets that removes plaque & food debris from your pet's teeth. Vet-approved and dishwasher safe!
Leba III Dental Spray Leba III
Dental Spray

This unique spray balances the chemistry of the mouth to keep your pet's teeth clean & gums healthy, with no side effects.
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If You Just Can't Brush...

We know that some pets just won't put up with tooth brushing. Adopted pets, adult pets that didn't get tooth brushing early on, and feral cats are often poor candidates for daily tooth brushing, but the health risks of just ignoring dental care are too great. What can you do? Try one or more of these ideas:

  • Attack the Plaque - Choose a dental product that is designed to reduce plaque build up. Oral hygiene sprays are a great choice for some pets to combat the bacteria found in plaque. If a dental spray won't work for your companion, consider a dental powder supplement, which is added to your pet's meals to battle the plaque. Another option is a pet-safe water additive, easy to use - just add to your pet's water bowl.
     
  • Supplement for Support - Many supplements with ingredients like Coenzyme-Q10 can provide additional support for healthy gums. These are especially helpful for pets with genetic factors increasing their periodontal health risk, and for older pets.
     
  • Try Tooth-Friendly Food & Treats - Dogs and cats alike often achieve better dental health through improvements in the quality of food, and the regular inclusion of raw bones for dogs, raw chicken necks for cats and chew treats in their diet.
     
  • Brush Up on Pet Oral Hygiene - For more helpful suggestions on dental care for pets, please see our Holistic Healthcare Library's dental care articles, and read the book, Raw Meaty Bones, by Tom Lonsdale.
Tooth-Friendly Treats for Pets
Nature's Variety Raw Bones & Turkey Necks Nature's Variety
Raw Bones & Turkey Necks
Raw bones are great for keeping your pet's teeth and gums in perfect health. Dental care as nature intended!
Complete Natural Nutrition Terrabone Chew Treat Complete Natural Nutrition
Terrabone Treats

Made with 100% natural ingredients to clean teeth & freshen breath with no wheat, corn, soy, or gluten!
Catswell & Dogswell Functional Breathies Treats Dogswell & Catswell
Breathies Treats
Made with mint and parsley for healthy teeth and gums, these natural functional treats help freshen breath from the inside out.
Wysong Dentatreat Wysong
Dentatreat Powder
A tasty & effective natural dentifrice treat that cleans teeth with the proven benefits of ingredients like cheeses, probiotics, and minerals.
In Clover Dental Savvy Snax for Dogs InClover
Savvy Snax
Dental Nibs for Dogs

A chewy snack in a delicious licorice flavor! Contains no animal fat, sugar, artificial flavors or preservatives.
Feline Greenies Feline Greenies
These crunchy cat treats help reduce plaque and tartar buildup that can lead to dental problems. Recommended by our consulting veterinarian, Dr. Jean Hofve!
Only Natural Pet Free Range Bully Sticks Only Natural Pet
Free Range Bully Sticks

Our natural free-range bully sticks offer a great way to help dogs keep teeth and gums healthy. Now available in extra thick sizes!
Ark Naturals Breath-Less Brushless Toothpaste Ark Naturals
Breath-Less Brushless Toothpaste Chews

Highly digestible & tasty, with real toothpaste inside for fresh breath & proven teeth scrubbing.
Now 10% Off!
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