Joseph Roetheli, PhD
Highlights:
Your dog’s dental care has a direct effect on their overall health.
Practicing good oral health at home keeps your dog healthy and helps them avoid major illnesses that are associated with poor oral hygiene.
Using a treat like Yummy Combs can help clean your dog’s teeth, freshen their breath, and keep their teeth healthy.
Did you know that dog breath isn’t supposed to be bad? It’s a common misconception that dogs always have bad breath, but bad breath is indicative of poor dental hygiene. Obviously, our pups can’t brush their own teeth, so that leaves us as the responsible parties for keeping their teeth clean and their breath fresh.
If you’ve never considered taking a toothbrush to your dog’s chompers, you aren’t alone. A survey done in Canada showed that only 8% of dog owners brushed their dog’s teeth on a regular basis.
The major problem with avoiding your dog’s dental health is that it is directly linked to their overall health. Keeping your dog’s mouth healthy is more than just making their breath smell fresh — it means keeping their entire bodies healthy.
Thankfully, it doesn’t take a major effort to keep your dog’s teeth clean. We’ll explain how to care for your dog’s teeth at home, let you know how often they need to have a professional dental cleaning, and explain how Yummy Combs makes it easy and fast to check the dog dental care box.
Taking care of your dog’s teeth is a responsibility most pet owners ignore simply because they don’t realize the importance. Keeping your dog’s teeth clean and free from plaque and tartar buildup keeps their teeth healthy, but it can also reduce their risk of developing diseases.
When a dog’s teeth are not properly maintained, oral issues like loose teeth, broken teeth, and gum disease may develop. You may notice stains on the teeth or indications that your dog is in pain (pawing at the mouth, refusing to eat, and whining).
When and if your dog develops periodontal disease, the risk of developing systemic diseases increases. Bacteria enters your dog’s mouth and gets trapped in the gums. This bacteria then enters the bloodstream and can result in infections that even lead to organ failure.
The good news is that preventing the development of gum disease in dogs is possible. It just takes a slightly more proactive approach than most pet owners are accustomed to. The best way to approach your dog’s dental care is by treating their teeth similarly to your own.
Several aspects of cleaning your dog’s teeth will ensure they aren’t at high risk of developing serious dental issues. Professional cleanings and screenings, at-home brushing, and the use of dental treats and chews can keep your dog’s teeth in good shape.
It probably goes without saying that most dogs aren’t going to willingly roll onto their backs, open their mouths wide, and patiently wait while you scrub their gums and teeth with a dog toothbrush and toothpaste.
With a few simple tricks and hacks (and a little patience of your own) it is possible for most dogs to accept having their teeth brushed.
In addition to brushing, you can support your dog’s oral health in a few other important ways.
Just like you, your pet’s teeth need regular professional cleanings to remove plaque buildup that can lead to tartar and screen for dental problems. Most dog breeds need to have their teeth cleaned once per year, but small dogs and breeds that generally have more dental health issues may need to have their teeth cleaned more frequently.
Your pup’s teeth cleaning at the veterinarian’s office will also include x-rays to check the health of the jawline and roots. Dental screenings help your dog avoid issues with the gum line (like gingivitis) and prevent tooth loss.
Giving your dog healthy dental chews or treats can help keep their breath fresh, satisfy their natural urge to chew better than a standard chew toy, and even remove hardened tartar if you’re using the right chew.
Yummy Combs was developed by a team of veterinarians and pet dental care experts to address the most common problems associated with taking care of a dog’s teeth:
With these important issues in mind, the developers of Yummy Combs created a dental treat that your dog will love that is safe, nutritious, and incredibly effective.
Yummy Combs are designed to address the most common problems with your dog’s oral care in a way that is safe, effective, and great-tasting for your dog.
Yummy Combs’ honeycomb design has multiple purposes. First, it allows access to all surfaces of your dog’s teeth, encompassing them when your dog chews them. The shape surrounds the tooth and gum line, effectively scrubbing and flossing your dogs’ individual teeth.
The wide shape of each treat also deters gulping, which can lead to choking and obstructions.
We designed Yummy Combs with thin walls that dissolve rapidly, within minutes of your dog swallowing a portion of the treat. This keeps them easy to digest and safe for your dogs’ intestines. Yummy Combs are also formulated with our proprietary Slick’M™ ingredient that helps our dental treats dissolve rapidly, increasing their safety.
Yummy Combs set out to prove what many had said was impossible: to remove hardened tartar from a dog’s teeth. In a 60-day clinical study dubbed the “dirty teeth” study, the use of a Yummy Combs treat each day removed greater than 25% of the hardened tartar on dogs’ teeth and reduced bad breath by 46%.
Yummy Combs is 44% chicken protein, includes 12 wellness ingredients to promote your dog’s overall health, and is an easy addition to their daily diet. When offering Yummy Combs, reduce your dog’s kibble by 10% to ensure the best health results.
In addition to brushing your dog’s teeth, using Yummy Combs is one of the most effective ways to keep your dog’s mouth healthy.
Your dogs’ oral health is vital to their overall health. Keep their teeth cleaned by ensuring you are brushing their teeth daily, getting regular checkups and professional cleanings, and offering the treats they love that are actually effective at removing hardened tartar.
Yummy Combs are the safe and effective treat your dogs (and you) will love.
Sources:
Dental Disease and its Relation to Systemic Disease in Pets | VCA | VCA Animal Hospitals
How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth and Why It’s So Important|AKC.org
Periodontal disease | Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Always feed the right treat size for your dog’s weight category. Always supervise your dog when feeding treats. This product is an adult only dog treat. Always provide ample fresh water for your dog.
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