Plaque Off

How are your pet's teeth? Do you brush every day and have them professionally cleaned every year? My guess is NO. But don't feel bad, I don't either - yet my dogs' and cat's teeth are clean, white and beautiful with no plaque on them. Yes, the owners of Mouthfuls have pets with beautiful teeth. How, you ask?

Start with the basics: Feed a great food. If your pets' food includes corn, wheat, soy, gluten meals, "animal fat" or "meat meal", it's time to upgrade. These low-quality foods contribute to a massive amount of plaque on your pet's teeth.

Allow your pets to chew! I offer my dogs raw bison bones several times a week. These raw bones are from Bison that are pasture-raised and hormone and antibiotic free. Raw bones don't split and literally pull the tartar off your dog's teeth. Bully sticks and tendons are stringy and act like dental floss to remove plaque.

Crunchy dog treats don't count: There is a company out there that produces crunchy dog treats, claiming that it helps clean the teeth. Wait a minute! We don't give our children graham crackers before bed instead of brushing their teeth. The same concept applies for dogs.

Use Plaque Off regularly! This form of powdered sea weed was discovered in Sweden and is THE MOST EFFECTIVE thing I have ever found for pet dental care. Just a tiny spoonful of this on the food daily keeps the bad bacteria from adhering to the teeth as plaque. This is an important distinction from other products. It doesn't KILL the bacteria, it just keeps it from adhering. Therefore, it isn't killing bacteria in the digestive track the way other preventative products do.

The company suggests that it may take 3-4 weeks of continuous use to notice a difference. That may be true but we've found that it is more like 3-4 months before the existing plaque softens enough to slough off with frequent chewing. Don't give up too early on this product. You and your vet will be amazed at the results!