Commercial oral care gels and sprays have been in the market for quite sometime now. Names such as Plaque Attack for dogs, Petzlife dental spray and Proden Plaqueoff are just some of those bearing great names in the market today. While some are only available online, some may be available from your local favorite store or from your vet.
However, it cannot be denied that as more and more pet owners now tend to care for their pets on their own instead of going to a vet, there come issues whether these commercial products are indeed not only effective but safe as well.
But before that, it might as well advantageous if we try to review first how products like these would really benefit our pets. As I always emphasize with my clients, aside from regular teeth and gum check with a vet, our best friends need regular teeth and gum care too from us.
Two very important aspects of oral care when it comes to effectiveness of products like these are patience and consistency. While it might be possible for us, there is no such thing as overnight teeth and gum care with our dogs. At times, it will take from a week to a month before you fully realize if the product you used really worked.
Talking about consistency, it is very important also to adhere to the procedures as advised by a particular product. But if still in doubt, I just tell my clients not to hesitate to pass by the clinic before you say sorry to yourself.
Patience and consistency with the help of oral care products can help prevent our pets from developing teeth and gum diseases which usually lead to even more serious diseases if not treated early. Are you a person who likes your pets join you in the bed? Then, you have to get rid of your pet's bad breath!
One thing also that's worth emphasizing here is the fact that several pet owners have testified that doing simple things like this strengthens your friendship with your pets.
So, going back to the question about safety. Commercial products especially those that are used internally, to the mouth at least, usually undergo serious laboratory testing before they can come out on the market.
Plaque attack and Petzlife dental gel are known to use only all natural ingredients which safely combine with saliva to break up bacteria, plaque, and tartar which cause bad breath and gum disease. Petzlife dental spray for example is 100% all natural consisting of grapefruit seed extract, grape seed extract, rosemary oil, thyme oil, neem oil, peppermint oil, distilled water, grain alcohol.
So that's it, have peace and enjoy doing such simple oral care that can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars!
