His breath is great so far but I may try the water additive as I do not want him to
get plaque build up.
Not exact matches
It seems as if antibody drugs used to
get rid of sticky
plaques that
build up in brains with Alzheimer's may actually make the disease worse.
Large population studies suggest that
getting omega - 3 fatty acids in the diet, primarily from fish, helps protect against stroke caused by
plaque build up and blood clots in the arteries that lead to the brain.
[Editor's note: Greenies now has cat dental treats that treat bad breath and
plaque build up between vet visits... and the cats can't
get enough of them!]
This is a great way to
get rid of excess
plaque build -
up and
get your dog treatment for any other potential issues.
If they eat like this or are only fed wet food their teeth don't
get cleaned naturally so
plaque can
build up on the teeth.
If your pet has already
got a
build up of
plaque and tartar then it will be wisest to have your veterinarian make an oral inspection, clean and polish the teeth and give any other treatment necessary.
Dogs can
get bad breath from
plaque build -
up caused by infrequent brushing, insufficient water intake, or just from the foods they eat.
Be sure his teeth and gums are professionally scraped and cleaned if
plaque has
built up, and
get on top of home cleanings, too.
They've been cleaned before you adopted your greyhound, but those teeth
get plaque build -
up just like yours.
Active chewers can have less
plaque build -
up; dental dog treats are made with unique textures that
get them to chew in different ways that can help combat tartar and promote gum health.
Since the dog's teeth will be also polished, this is a good time to
get started on good dental practices (and that includes brushing your dog's teeth) since the new smoothness of the dog's teeth should be less likely to attract additional bacteria and
plaque build -
up.
These wipes
get rid of any lingering bacteria to prevent more
plaque build up.