Dental disease is a common problem in dogs and cats. Actually what most of our pets are suffering from is properly known as periodontal disease. By three years of age 80% of our pets have periodontal disease. The symptoms depending on the stage are variable. Early stages of disease include bad breath, discolored teeth and swollen gums that may bleed easily. In addition, the later stages of periodontal disease result in permanent damage, including loose teeth and tooth loss and the spread of infections to internal organs. For the sake of your pet’s health and comfort, periodontal disease is a threat that should not be ignored.

Periodontal disease begins when a slimy film known as plaque (a mixture of bacteria and food ) builds up on the tooth surface and works its way under the gum line. Toxins and by-products released by the bacteria causes a  reaction that leads to tissue and bone destruction. Over time as the bacteria enter the blood stream and affect even the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Home dental care is important to prevent periodontal disease. Regular home care will help prevent the formation of. plaque and tartar. OraVet is an excellent product that should be part of a home care program. While other products may remove plaque and tartar, OraVet is the first plaque prevention system. OraVet  reduces plaque and tartar formation by creating an invisible barrier that prevents bacteria from attaching to your pet’s teeth. It’s a completely safe and drug-free product that adheres to teeth even through brushing

OraVet is used on a once a week You just spread the gel along your pet’s gum line using the applicator supplied. If your pet has tartar formation already present the pet's teeth may need to be professionally clean first.

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If you are shaking your head and asking what am I talking about you have been lucky not to experience a common problem in small breed dogs. Unfortunately while not a small dog this is also fairly common in Labs. These dogs do not have a compulsive behavior which requires a shrink. They have a problem fairly common problem in different form from many of us ----- allergies. As the dog walks around outside in the grass pollens and other small particles are trapped on the skin between the toes. This is even more severe if the grass is wet from dew or watering. The skin between the toes is sensitive and begins to react. The dogs begins to lick and bite creating further irritation,often create bacterial and yeast infections in these areas This becomes a vicious cycle.

There a a number of medications that can be use to treat these dogs. Some of them are injections and oral products that can have unpleasant side affects. However a few simple things that can be done at home may reduce these problems. One of the best is dogie footwear. Yes, you can order footwear for your dog. While most folks are not to keen on putting footwear on their dog those who use this method are very happy with it.

Another method acceptable to most people is cleaning between the toes when the dog comes in from outside. One of my favorite products for cleaning between the toes is Malaseb pledgets. They come as 60 individual pads. Malaseb pledgets are designed with multi functional surfactants (softening agents) and are specially designed for topical application, allowing gentle cleansing as well as wide ranged anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity. The process is simple----Wipe affected area thoroughly with the pledget. Distract animal for several minutes following treatment to prevent licking. Each pledget should be used once and discarded.

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