From toothpastes and toothbrushes to chews and toys, there are a range of at-home dental products for dogs. But what actually works to help prevent dental disease in your dog?
Brushing your dog's teeth regularly is the most effective way to remove plaque from your dog's teeth in between vet visits.How important is dental health to your dog's overall wellbeing and what, if anything, should you be doing to look after your pets' teeth?
"The gold standard is to brush their teeth twice daily," Dr Jones says, warning that you can't use human toothpaste because it contains xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol found in plants, which can cause liver toxicity in dogs. "A toothbrush and some pet toothpaste will last you quite a long time, so that's probably the most cost-effective way , but it's only good if you can do it."
If you're using dental chews, toys, or gels, Dr Jones warns "none of them will clean all of the teeth".
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