Dental care products for pets abound in the marketplace. 

Dental care products are a mandatory purchase if you are a responsible pet owner.  Dental disease can cause your pet many problems, but the most common problem is bad breath.  Halitosis (the condition of having foul-smelling breath) is most commonly related to tooth decay and gum disease, i.e. gingivitis (mild inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling), and periodontitis, (a more severe gum disease that could lead to loss of the pet's teeth).  Periodontal disease is caused by bacterial plaque, which is a colorless, sticky film that forms on the teeth.  Preventing plaque buildup is, of course, the best way to maintain healthy teeth and gums in your dogs and cats.

Causes of bad breath other than poor dental hygiene include:

• Diabetes mellitus
• Kidney disease
• Infections of areas around the mouth, such as the folds of the lips
• Respiratory disease, e.g.; some sinus infections
• Gastrointestinal disease including cancers and obstructions
• Other oral disease such as tonsillitis, cancer, trauma, and some autoimmune diseases
• Eating stool or spoiled garbage

If your pet has persistent bad breath (halitosis), please take it for a check up to your veterinarian.  Some causes of bad breath can cause severe and even fatal complications if not treated.

Bad breath remedies also abound in the marketplace. 

 Some profess to be a bad breath treatment; others say they are cures for bad breath.  Insure that you have received advice from your vet as to the cause of the bad breath before you use any treatment.  Dental hygiene products should mainly include teeth cleaning products to remove plaque, proper diet that will include chewing to exercise the jaws and teeth or chewy toys.  Always keep in mind that improper dental hygiene could shorten your pet's life and the joy you have in owning a pet.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month: a good time to focus on good dental care products for your pet.  Be kind to your pet; don't neglect its dental hygiene.

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