Better: An even better idea is to rinse the pet's mouth with
pet oral rinse that can be squirted into their mouths.
In order to prevent dental disease in cats, it's essential to properly remove plaque from the cat's teeth by gentle brushing and using
a pet oral rinse.
These pet oral rinses benefit your dog in a similar way to mouthwash for a human.
Not exact matches
In addition,
oral rinses, special diets and chews can play a significant role in protecting your
pet from dental problems, painful gums, and decaying teeth.
Brushing your
pet's teeth as often as possible and / or using
oral rinses and gels will significantly improve your
pet's
oral health.
Your veterinarian may prescribe a combination of brushing,
oral rinse, chews, diet and other medication or supplements to assist in the daily care of your
pet's mouth.
For example, if a
pet will not cooperate with toothbrushing, or if an owner can not fit brushing into their schedule, dental wipes or chews,
oral gels or
rinses, dental diets, or food or water additives may be easier options.
You may also use daily
oral hygiene
rinses, dental diets, water additives, and safe chew toys to keep your
pet's mouth clean.
By adding a dental
rinse, chew, or treat you can help maintain your
pet's
oral health and fresh breath.
Oral Rinses / Gels:
Rinses are applied by squirting a small amount along the cheek teeth of your
pet's mouth; Gels are applied by smearing the product to the same teeth.
With the advent of new water additives and at - home
oral rinses in the
pet marketplace, we wanted to take a look at some of those products and see what ingredients are in them, and if they are as effective as the friction caused brushing.
Most veterinarians still recommend daily tooth brushing to help prevent dental disease in your
pet, even if you choose to use a water additive or
oral rinse.
For those
pets that experience difficulty during brushing, using dental water additives and
rinses such as Be Fresh Dental Care Solution, C.E.T.
Oral Rinse, and C.E.T. Aquadent may help soothe gum inflammation, freshen breath, and kill harmful bacteria involved in plaque buildup and progressive periodontal disease.
Step 3: Mouth
Rinses Pets with advanced periodontal disease or
pets that will not allow brushing may also benefit from an antiseptic
oral rinse.
If your
pet resists the brush like mine do, I recommend C.E.T
oral hygiene
rinse swabbed along the gum line.
Assorted products are commercially available — some over-the-counter and others from a veterinarian — to help dog owners maintain their
pet's
oral hygiene, including dental chews, tooth / gum brushes and dog - flavored toothpastes, gels and
rinses.
We may recommend
pet - specific toothbrushes, toothpastes,
oral chews,
oral rinses, and toys that are designed to remove plaque and tartar.
The staff at University Animal Hospital can show you how to brush your
pet's teeth at home and recommend
oral rinses, treats and other products that promote good dental health.