The month of February is Pet Dental Health month. Below you will find several ideas on how you can improve the dental health of your pet naturally.
1. Bee propolis is a substance created and used by bees as a glue in their hives. It is a combination of beeswax and other secretions with resins from the buds of conifer and poplar trees. It has great anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and can be used for infected gums and mouth ulcers. Use one drop per pound of body weight.
2. Raw bones contain probiotic bacteria and enzymes that help maintain heathly bacteria in your pet’s mouth. Chewing on raw meaty bones helps prevent tartar formation and gum inflammation, as well as providing calcium for healthy teeth and bones.
3. Cranberries inhibit the enzymes associated with the formation of dental plaque and help prevent bacteria from sticking to tooth surfaces.
4. Grapefruit seed extract in a natural antiseptic. It should be diluted before use, add one to six drops of extract to five ounces of water. Dip a cotton swab or a gauze covered finger into mixture and apply to pet’s teeth and along gum line.
5. Parsley has strong antimicrobial properties and makes a good breath freshener. It can be added as a whole food to your pet’s diet.
What steps do you take to help keep your pet’s teeth healthy?
One Response
2009 Feb 04
I will definitely make sure to follow trough with those products. My dogs love raw bones, they love berries and I’m sure they won’t mind the rest. I’m so proud they have good teeth but I want them to last. Thanks for sharing that