Because February is National Pet Dental Health Month, we feel there’s no better time to talk about the importance of proper oral hygiene for your dog. Did you know:
- Dental disease impacts 89 percent of dogs and 83 percent of cats age 3 and up;
- Only one in 3 pet owners provides proper dental care for his pet;
- Poor dental health can actually shorten your pet’s life.
These are the reasons why it’s so imperative that pet parents understand the importance of your dog’s dental health, as well as how to provide her with proper dental care. That includes brushing teeth at home and getting regular cleanings from your vet.
Take a look at this educational infographic from Best Bully Sticks for some interesting facts about your dog’s teeth.
Good stuff, right? Gotta be honest: I had no idea that puppies had so many less teeth than adult dogs.
The one thing I do know is that dogs need to chew, and at our house we’re big fans of Best Bully Sticks. They’re one of Nike’s favorite treats, and I love that while she’s doing something she loves (chewing!), Best Bully Sticks are helping to remove plaque and tarter from her teeth. It’s an added bonus that they’re all-natural and contain no preservatives, chemicals, or fillers.
Another of our go-to products for Nike’s dental health is the Grooming Pack from TruDog. This set includes their Spray Me dental spray and Orapup for cleaning the bacteria on the dog’s tongue and inside the mouth. It also includes Clear Me, an ear cleaner to keep your pup’s ears clean and parasite-free. For a limited time only, you’ll also get free shipping, and through the end of February, you can save 25 percent on your order when you use code NewYear25 at check-out. It’s the perfect time to pick up this dental hygiene essential for your dog.
Do you have a dental health care routine for your dog? I’d love to hear about it in a comment below!
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Julie says
February 10, 2016 at 10:29 amI have never bought a bully stick for Cocoa. The ones you mentioned sound good because of no icky things added!! She chews on elk bones. I think about how important our dental health and the same for our furry friends!!
CarmaPoodale says
February 10, 2016 at 10:43 amWe have bully sticks but we don’t eat them in one night. We tried the ones that had the yak stuff around them but ma had to take a hammer and break it off. We didn’t like that Yak. I prefer to have a greenie every night also. Ma does brush my teeth but I think at the age of 10 I need to have my first professional teeth cleaning.
Dawn says
February 10, 2016 at 2:42 pmIdeally, especially having a degree in dental hygiene, I’d brush my dogs teeth everyday. Maybe now that I have more time I can get in a routine too. In the mean time they get various chewies that help some
Scott jenkins says
February 10, 2016 at 4:13 pmWe’re big fans of bully sticks too and bestbullysticks.com is our favorite place to get them as well. Thank you for the coupon, we are running a little low.
Beth | Daily Dog Tag says
February 10, 2016 at 9:13 pmMy dogs really enjoy their dental treats, but I know that Sophie needs something more. She has dog breath and the other two don’t, despite eating the same food and being the same age or older.
Medicines4pets says
February 11, 2016 at 12:29 pmBrilliant infographic! Well designed and very informative!
Kevin says
February 20, 2016 at 1:07 pmGreat infographic. Isn’t it amazing the percentage of dogs with dental disease! We are big fans of both BestBullySticks and TruDogs dental health products!