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Your dog’s dental hygiene is just as important as your own. According to WebMd, dogs are five times more likely to develop gum disease than humans. Both humans and dogs have bacteria that build up in the mouth, forming plaque. Because a dog’s mouth is significantly more alkaline than a human’s, the problem is magnified. Our bodies send white blood cells to fight off the foreign bacteria but release enzymes that in turn cause inflamed gums, bone decay, and damaged tissue, which are all symptoms of prolonged gum disease. The effects of gum disease are not limited to just the mouth either. Dogs with the issue also are at a higher risk for kidney, liver, and heart disease. Just as humans rely on brushing their teeth, flossing, and rinsing with fluoride to help care for their teeth and gums, dogs also need help in maintaining dental health. Organic Pet Boutique offers some great options to help care for man’s best friend. Here are the top ten dental products for dogs:

Leba III Dog and Cat Dental Spray is a formula composed of natural ingredients such as distilled water, ethyl alcohol, rose, and mint extract that is designed to balance the chemistry within your dog’s mouth. Leba III reacts with saliva to create enzymes that will soften tarter without destroying the body’s natural immune agents. After continued use, the tarter will fall off, leaving your dog’s mouth clean, healthy, and balanced!

Petz Life All Natural Oral Care Gel works similarly to Leba III, in that it is a small application to the tongue that will work with the dog’s saliva to prevent tartar and plaque buildup. This product is also completely natural, its main ingredient being grapefruit seed extract. One major benefit to these products is they prevent having your dog undergo procedures such as tooth removal or scaling which typically present a risk since they most often require anesthesia.

ProDen PlaqueOff for Animals comes in a powdered form and is simply added in small doses to your pet’s wet or dry food. ProDen is created from Scandinavian seaweed that naturally fights off bacterial biofilm. The biofilm is what forms on dog’s teeth and can cause bad breath, gum disease, and tarter buildup. This completely natural product is a convenient way to help maintain your dog’s dental health without having to bother trying to brush your dog’s teeth.

Get Naked Dental Chew Stick is a treat for your dog, but acts to improve teeth and gums. Chewing the hard stick fights off tough plaque and tarter while the natural ingredient makeup works to improve your dog’s immune system. The dental sticks come in three different varieties including antioxidant, low calorie, and joint health to meet the needs of each specific pet.

Wholistic Pet Organics Cran Intense is another powdered supplement that can be added to your pet’s food. While to cranberry packed product provides antioxidants, flavanoids, and proanthocynidins that will positively impact dental health, Wholistic Pet Organics also helps maintain your pet’s healthy urinary tract.

Ark Natural’s Brushless Toothpaste is a tasty treat for your dog and relieves you of doing the “dirty work” when it comes to cleaning teeth. The rough edges help scrub the teeth clean while the natural ingredients allow for a completely safe digestion. The organic composition gets rid of bad breath, slows the production of bacteria in the mouth, and prevents the buildup of tartar and plaque.

Ark Naturals Breathless Plaque-Zapper is a dissolvable powder placed daily in your dog’s water bowl.  It is odorless, colorless, and tasteless so your pets will be digesting this tartar-combating product without even knowing it. The Breathless Plaque-Zapper also prevents bad breath and slows the growth of bacteria by balancing the ph in your dog’s mouth.

Breath-A-Licious Dental Bone contains five natural breath-fresheners that also aid digestion. This bone is a low-fat tasty treat that will help get rid of gas and other symptoms of an upset stomach. This product also contains Sodium Tripolyphosphate to fight tartar. This product comes in different sizes to meet the needs of different dogs.

Pet Naturals of Vermont Oral Health for Dogs is a product given in small doses with food. This convenient method for dog dental care predominately focuses on tartar buildup, but also freshens that doggy breath.

Pet Alive Oral Health Spray promotes a healthy mouth in your dog with natural ingredients by helping regulate bacteria. It is easy to administer in spray form and is an alternative to brushing your dog’s teeth while still accomplishing great dental health.