Top 6 ways to minimize dental visits

1. Diet
Feed your pet real food, either cooked or raw. You want add fresh meat and vegetables to their diet. If you want to feed a dry kibble, and then make sure that you feed a good quality food. Most inexpensive foods contain lots of grain and sugars which are not good for pet’s teeth and can lead to tater build up.

2. Bones
Giving your dog or cat large raw bones are great for cleaning tartar. The bones not only clean your pet’s teeth but also provide them with calcium, enzymes and probiotics. May sure that the bones are raw. This is because cooked bones can shatter and splinter and cause choking or internal injury.
Cats can be given raw chicken neck or back, while dogs can be given big beef knuckle or marrow bones. As long as the bones are raw, they will not pose a splintering hazard.

3. Brush
If you pet eats a totally raw diet then brushing their teeth once a month will work well. If eating a cooked diet or dry kibble then you should brush their teeth about once a week. If you cannot get your dog or cat to sit still long enough to brush their teeth, then wrap a piece of gauze around your finger and wipe the plaque off the teeth. To this a few time a week to keep if from forming into tartar

4. Vet
You need to have a vet check your animal’s mouth on a regular basis. This will help find any issues that your pet may have, such as; viral infections, oral cancers, and immune system disorders.
In between vet visits, you will need to perform your own checks ups. Look at the gums and teeth and keep an eye open for any sores, inflammations or ulcerations. You should let your vet know as soon as possible.

5. Vaccinations
Do not over vaccinate your pets. Over vaccinations has been linked to a whole host of health issues. Sick to the core vaccines and ask your vet about having titer test done in place of annual boosters.

6. Toys and Treats
Most commercial animal treat contribute to dental disease, but today there are more natural treats on the market. You want to give your pet something to crunch or chew but also made with healthy ingredients that won’t harm his teeth. You want to make sure that the treats are small enough to chew but large enough so that they don’t choke.

Use these steps to keep your pets teeth nice and healthy