A huge THANK YOU to My Mountain Husky Channel in Youtube for filming this video/DIY Tutorial. The receipes are so easy to make that it inspired me to head to the market and pick up the ingredients to try on my bullies. The fact that these ingredients are all organic and natural makes me feel good about sharing this on the blog. Let us know if you decide to try these at home. Love to hear from you guys!
Happy National Pet Dental Month
Ah, February, the month of ‘love’. Most of us are either celebrating or just trying to miss it completely. But one thing is for sure, your pet will be your biggest cheerleader or your shoulder to cry on. Our pets are the only beings on this earth who are loyal AF! Let's face it (pun intended), they’ll lick (kiss) you if you're happy and they'll lick (kiss) you if you're sad. Don’t brush them off if their breath is kicking rather pay attention as this could be a sign of health issues down the road.
It’s a perfect coincidence if you ask me that February is also celebrating pet dental awareness. Don’t get me wrong, cleaning your pet’s teeth is vital in a healthy lifestyle and should be done year-round. But we don’t mind a few extra, fresh kisses.
Did you know that by the age of 3, your pet is more likely to develop periodontal disease? If effective preventive measures aren’t taken this could worsen as your pet ages. The AVMA sponsors National Pet Dental Month and they have created a short quiz to test your knowledge in this subject. So, how well do you know your pet’s dental health? Take this quiz to find out!
Dental health is important to the overall well-being of your pet because it affects the health of the heart, lungs, and kidneys which is why it is imperative you give your pet the proper daily dental care before there is a problem. Here are a few tips to help you start getting in the habit of brushing your pet's teeth. Remember it takes practice and patience to get a routine.
DO NOT USE HUMAN TOOTHPASTE. It contains detergent and we (humans) are conscious to rinse and spit it out. Your pets, not so much. Many different pet health platforms carry tons of flavored toothpaste for your pet.
Introduce brushing your pet's teeth gently and gradually. This is not a race and must be done consistently.
Purchasing dental chews is a great addition to your pets dental hygiene. They aim to mechanically and chemically remove/reduce any tartar build-up.
Keep in mind that mouth-wash for pets can help prolong ‘the beneficial effect of professional dental scaling’. So ask your veterinarian first before purchasing.
Last but definitely not least, make your own toothpaste. Pinterest alone can give you so many recipes and hacks to help you. When it comes to DIYs (and we are experts on this) DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Please read up and get educated on the effects of different ingredients and how they can affect your pet.
Stay tuned for more tips throughout the month of February. Up next, the top dental products everyone is raving about.