Good

Special foods, chews and toys...

These products work well on the back teeth that involved in chewing but do nothing for the front teeth and canines.  Smaller breeds of dogs struggle with plaque and tartar on the front teeth.  If dental disease is already established, these products will not work well.

 Click here for a list of VOHC approved products.

Better

Better choices include oral rinses, flouride rinses, washes and Biotene gels.  These products serve to decrease inflammation and bacterial counts which helps prevent plaque adhesion and tartar buildup.

Click here for a list of VOHC approved products.

Best

As with their human counterparts, brushing in the gold standard!!!

If at all possible establishing a brushing routine is the best preventative measure possible.  Did you know when humans started caring for their teeth, life expectancies increased by leaps and bounds?  Cats, however, can be difficult to do and some dogs won't tolerate it either.  Most of the problems can be avoided by establishing a good habit early in life.  Brushing may be the only effective preventative in dogs and cats with moderate to severe oral disease that is irreversible.

Click here to view a video about brushing your pet's teeth.