Thursday, February 25, 2010

Pet dental health month

As pet dental health month winds down, I have a couple of thouhgts.

First our pets still have teeth next month. :-) And they will build up tartar and plaque, so keep up with brushing.

We have a few of the t/d bags for cats and dogs for the $5.00 off the manufacturer gave us, as well as a few of the CET chews.

I learned, like the 'approved by the American Dental Association' for human toothpaste and other products, there is a Veterinary Oral Health Council that will put their seal on products that actually do benefit the pets to reduce tartar and plaque.

The oral rinse that is available and is the ONLY one with the VOHC approval is at the bottom of the list.

Notice the T/d food is the first approved, and the CET chews are also on the list. The 'flossing' toys have not received this approval.

Healthymouth anti-plaque water additive is the additve that is recommended. It is available by clicking here.

They also have a cat water additive available at the same address.

Happy smiles.