We have been hearing of many cats and dogs, especially older pets, who have died during dental surgery from the anesthesia. It is very worrisome and I have been looking for some products that can be used to prevent dental issues.
One product is called PetzLife - it is an oral care spray and gel to help remove plaque and tartar, control bacteria and freshen breath. It is endorsed by veterinarian Dr. Michael Fox. For more info on this product and testimonials visit PetzLife.
Another product came into being when Lisa Guerin took her dog Mercy in for a dental cleaning and the dog passed away even though her vet said she was in excellent health. Lisa became obsessed with finding an alternative to the risks of anesthesia for dental work. Her product, Leba III, is made from the herbs mint and rose, stabilized in 25% human food grade ethyl alcohol and distilled water. The herbs change the chemistry in the mouth, stimulating enzymes and causing tartar to soften and fall off. To find out more visit LebaLab Inc.
We have not used these personally but they are worth looking into as an alternative to dental surgery!
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There are clients at the cat hospital where I work who have used both products with good results. I personally like CET Oral Hygiene Rinse and use a similar product myself from my dentist and my gingivitis has disappeared.
For my personal pets, I am not so diligent about remembering to use it, but I do have a dental prophy about every 2-3 years beginning at about 3-4 years of age and that preventative maintenance has saved them from so many health issues that are related to bad teeth--endocarditis, organ function problems due to them swallowing all that bacteria from plaque and tartar accumulation, too.
By the time a kitty reaches it's teens, hopefully it has had a few prophies and the owners are good about using the oral hygiene products.
Thank you for the information!
I am afraid of taking my kids for teeth cleaning because of anesthesia. We give them tooth brush but I want to use extra treatment to avoid any dental issue. I will check these websites.
I am petrified at the idea of the Admiral having anything but life saving surgery. Dental cleaning ain't it, though of course I know the consequences that could possibly follow.
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Thanks for the recommendation of these products. Our oldest cat has no problem with us brushing her teeth, but our youngest just hates it. I tried the product where you pour a little in the water and it's suppose to soft the plaque for easy removal, not sure if it's really working, but I will check these ones out.
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