Brush, Brush, Brush Your Pet's Teeth

You take great care of your furry companion. You make sure he eats well, sees the vet when it is necessary and make sure that his shots are always current. But do you brush your pet's teeth?

You might be thinking, well animals don't brush their teeth in the wild, why should you? It is true until recent years; cavities in dogs and cats was a relatively rare issue. However with more and more animals eating "people" food in their diets, more and more pets are experiencing periodontal disease.

If tartar is allowed to accumulate along your pet's gum line, it provides the perfect place for anaerobic bacteria to grow. These are the bacteria that make your pet's breath smell bad, and that's just one reason to brush your pet's teeth. Bad breath isn't the only problem. This nasty bacteria works it's way under the gums and into the root area of your pet's teeth. As the bacteria forms colonies, pockets form around the teeth roots, causing them to loosen and eventually your pet's teeth fall out.

A chew toy between brushings is good for wearing down tartar and keeping your pet's teeth strong. The Tire Biter is not only a fun toy, it has embedded fibers that floss your dog's teeth and gums while he chews.

Make time to brush your pet's teeth once a week. Just this little bit of time spent brushing his teeth can put a halt to periodontal disease and keep your pet from losing his teeth prematurely. It is not necessary to use toothpaste, however you can use a pet dental powder if you have it handy.
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