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Imagine what would happen if you didn’t brush your teeth regularly. The same applies to your pet’s teeth. Regular dental care is as important for your pet as it is for you.
Did you know that periodontal disease is the most common infectious disease in both dogs and cats? In fact, 85% of adult pets have some form of periodontal disease. If left untreated, that can mean pain, bad breath and tooth loss for your pet. Chronic infection in the oral cavity can spread harmful bacteria to the bloodstream and infect the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys. One milligram of plaque alone contains over 1 trillion bacteria—bacteria that can cause disease. Fortunately, most periodontal disease can be prevented by daily plaque removal and regular professional care.
Periodontal Disease Stages:
Stage I Gingivitis
Margin of attached gingiva (gum) is inflamed and swollen. Plaque covering teeth. Treatment can reverse condition.
Stage II Early Periodontitis
Entire attached gum is inflamed and swollen. Mouth is painful and odor begins to be noticeable. Professional treatment and home dental care can prevent this from becoming irreversible.
Stage III Moderate Periodontitis
Cherry red and bleeding attached gum is being destroyed by infection and calculus (tartar). Sore mouth affects eating and behavior. Bad breath is present. Beginning of periodontal disease. May be irreversible.
Stage IV Advanced Periodontitis
Chronic bacterial infection is destroying the gum, tooth and bone. Bacteria may be spreading throughout the entire body via the bloodstream and may damage the kidneys, liver and heart.
C.E.T.® makes it Easy as One, Two, Three to fight plaque-forming bacteria and their harmful by-products. Even the busiest pet owner can choose a step that’s best for them and their pet
C.E.T.® offers three easy methods to care for your pet’s teeth as part of their overall preventive health care. Begin at the step where you and your pet are most comfortable, or use all three for fresh breath, healthy teeth and gums, and maybe even a longer happier life for your pet.
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More than just a reward for good behavior! Treat your pet every day to great-tasting C.E.T Chews for Dogs
Oral Hygiene Chews and C.E.T for cats of all sizes, C.E.T. Chews are easy to chew and digest and are tasty too! Select from beefhide for dogs or freezedried fish for cats. Chews have C.E.T.’s exclusive antibacterial system and time-tested Dual-Enzyme System to control plaque and eliminate bacteria buildup. They can be fed as a treat once a day (on non-brushing days) or as directed by your veterinarian. Chews are the easiest method of care for pet owners but should be used with brushing for best results. -
it’s difficult for you to brush at first, C.E.T. antiplaque Oral Hygiene Rinse and C.E.T. Oral Gel provide antibacterial action and superior plaque prevention. Rinse and gel are easy to use—just apply between your pet’s cheek and gum for plaque control without brushing. A soothing, refreshing and palatable solution, C.E.T. antiplaque Oral Hygiene Rinse quickly covers the entire mouth, reaching even those difficult areas. C.E.T. Oral Gel high viscosity adhesiveness increases the contact time in your pet’s mouth for maximum plaque removal. Its mild seafood flavor appeals to both dogs and cats. Both contain ZincChlorhexidate™, a powerful proven agent that fights plaque without brushing. -
Daily tooth brushing is the best at-home method of ensuring your pet will enjoy good dental health. It’s easy, quick, and can be fun for both you and your pet. Start with a healthy mouth, following a complete cleaning by your veterinarian, using C.E.T.’s specially designed soft-bristle toothbrushes and pet-pleasing toothpastes. Choose the C.E.T. Fingerbrush, a great starter, which slips over your finger to gently brush your pet’s tooth surfaces and gum line. Or simply choose C.E.T. ORAL HYGIENE KIT
C.E.T. also offers the Mini Toothbrush for cats and small dogs, an angled Cat Brush with tufted bristles, a small triangular-headed Pet Toothbrush, and the Dual-Ended Toothbrush with large and small angled heads to brush all teeth. C.E.T. Toothpastes make brushing a breeze! In flavors pets love, toothpastes are meant to be swallowed and come in two formulas—C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste in poultry, malt or vanilla-mint flavors and C.E.T. Tartar-Control Toothpaste, a more abrasive formula with strengthened enzyme system in seafood or beef flavor. C.E.T. Toothpaste fights plaque fast!
How to brush your pet's teeth?
Prevention of dental disease should be included as part of your pet’s overall preventive medicine program, just like vaccinations.
Tooth brushing doesn't happen overnight. It requires training, just like “sit,” “stay” and “come.” First, select a convenient time when you and your pet are both relaxed. For the first few days, simply hold your pet as you normally do when petting him/her. Gently stroke the outside of your pet’s cheeks with your finger for a minute or two. Then, after a few days, place a small amount of C.E.T. Toothpaste on your finger and let your pet sample the flavor. Pets love the flavors of C.E.T. Toothpastes, and soon will consider it a treat.
Next, introduce your pet to a C.E.T. Toothbrush or Fingerbrush. Place a small amount of C.E.T. Toothpaste on the brush and gently brush one tooth with a slow circular motion. Gradually increase the number of teeth brushed until you’ve built up to 30 seconds of brushing per side. It is important to reward your pet with a healthy treat and plenty of praise after every step of this process. Soon, both you and your pet will look forward to the time you spend together during this important health care procedure.
As with any other routine, it’s best to begin a dental care program when pets are young puppies or kittens. Follow up home care with regular complete dental cleaning by your veterinarian.
For more information about pet dental health and C.E.T. Home Dental Care for your pets, consult your veterinarian. Ask how you can get on the path to better pet dental health. Your pet will love you longer for it!
*Information above is provided by Virbac Animal Health.
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