Keeping your dog’s teeth healthy and clean is not only important for the health of your dog’s teeth, but can also affect the overall health of your dog. It is important to make sure your dog’s teeth are brushed on a regular basis to help prevent tartar build-up and tooth decay. You can also keep your dog’s teeth and gums healthier by giving your dog a dental treat on a regular basis and by having your dog chew on a rope toy. A rope toy for dogs acts as dental floss and can get in between teeth to remove lodged food, plaque, and tartar. Here are some great dog dental items to make caring for your dog’s teeth fun for your dog and convenient for you:
- A toothbrush and toothpaste. Every dog needs a good tooth brush to help remove plague and tartar. Use a toothbrush like Nutri-Vet Toothbrush for Dogs at least two times a week to help keep your dog’s teeth healthy. To make brushing more enjoyable for your dog, use a toothpaste that is flavored, such as St. JON Naturals Peanut Flavored Toothpaste. Dogs love the taste of the peanut butter and using flavored toothpaste makes your dog more willing to get his or her teeth brushed.
- Dental Treats and Toys. Give your dog dental treats on a regular basis to help remove tartar and plaque in between brushing. Denta-Treat Dog Chews are a great dental treat for small or medium size dogs and are made to be easily digested by your dog. Another great dental treat for dogs is the Nutri-Dent Fresh Dog Chew. This treat is available in three sizes and has bumps on it to help massage gums and remove tartar. To help add some more fun to your dog dental routine, use a dental toy like the Dental Kong for Dog Dental Care by Kong to help massage gums, get in between teeth to remove plaque and exercise the jaw.