Dental hygiene of dogs and cats

Don't let the bad smell that emanates from your pet's mouth come between you!


Tartar, dental plaque and bad breath represent a serious health problem for dogs and cats that can be prevented with proper dental hygiene

In the mouth of our pets, a large number of germs develop and accumulate on the teeth forming a whitish layer that we know as plaque. Due to the effect of the minerals that make up the saliva, the plaque calcifies, that is, it hardens and becomes tartar. Plaque can be removed by brushing, but tartar, once established, can only be removed by a veterinarian with a professional cleaning. Tartar causes serious dental problems such as gingivitis and periodontal disease, which can even lead to tooth loss as well as being the cause of infections, bad breath, eating problems, etc.


Tips to maintain proper oral hygiene in our dogs and cats
  • Take our animal to the vet at least once a year for a dental check-up.
  • If the vet deems it necessary, he will perform a professional dental cleaning. This cleaning is similar to what our dentists do, but in animals it is usually necessary to perform it under general anesthesia.
  • Continuously maintain adequate oral hygiene. In this way we will delay the need for professional cleaning.

How to clean your dog / cat's teeth

In the market there are various dental hygiene products such as brushes, chewing sheets, special pastes, sprays that cover the teeth, etc. They are effective products if used consistently and correctly. But all these methods have one drawback in common: their difficulty in use. To make oral hygiene of their pets easier for owners, Virbac has developed two products that will become your best allies when it comes to combating your pet's oral problems: Vet aquadent and Veggiedent Fresh.