If the thought of brushing your pet's teeth repulses you, consider this: how many days would go without brushing your teeth? It’s a basic health decision that’s tantamount depriving your dog’s health if proper routine home care is neglected. Aside from removing plaque from your dog’s mouth, here are a few facts and tidbit about your dog’s teeth:

• Brushing your canine’s teeth on a regular basis represents exceptional preventative care. It not only protects your dog from developing gingivitis but it helps defend against other serious.

• Various studies depict that hard kibbles are moderately beneficial at preventing plaque from accumulating on your dog’s teeth.

• A number of veterinary dentist-approved dog foods/treats have been tested and found to prevent canines from developing substantial masses of plaque and tartar build-up. Here is a list of dog foods and treats recommended by veterinarians:

• Eukanuba Adult Maintenance Diet for Dogs
• Science Diet Oral Care Diet for Dogs
• Friskies Cheweez Beefhide Treats for Dogs
• Iams Chunk Dental Defense Diet for Dogs
• Greenies® Edible Dog Treats (Petite, Large Regular, and Jumbo sizes)
• Del Monte Tartar Check® Dog Biscuit (Small and Large sizes)
• Hill's, Prescription Diet Canine (Original and Small Bites)• Shop for dog foods and treats with a Veterinary Oral Health's Council seal of acceptance.

• Another easy way to combat plaque from developing on your dog’s teeth is through toys. Certain dog toys such as Plaque Attacker dental toys work to prevent plaque build-up. Rawhide chips, rope toys, and other toys that indicate plaque prevention maybe helpful for your dog.

Dog care tip: Never use abrasive or toys with the ability to wear down your canine’s teeth. Not all dogs should be given toys for plaque prevention – particularly the perpetual chewers and biters.