At Turquoise Animal Hospital, we recommend annual dental check-ups for your pet. We also recommend having a complete and professional dental prophylaxis (cleaning) under anesthesia, as often as once a year.
However, there are products that we carry that can slow the progression of dental disease in your dog or cat. While these are by no means a replacement for regular dental cleanings, they will slow dental disease and make it less likely that your pet will need extensive (and potentially expensive!) dental work in the future. Here is a break-down of the products we carry and their benefits:
C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Kit
Provides a complete kit with everything pet owners need to start a program of regular oral hygiene .
Convenient and complete starter dental care kit designed for pet owners to use at home. Contains C.E.T.® Fingerbrush with C.E.T.® Enzymatic Toothpaste, C.E.T.® Enzymatic Toothpaste, and C.E.T.® Dual-Ended Toothbrush.
Each kit contains:
- C.E.T.® Fingerbrush, an ideal beginner toothbrush to help acquaint pets and their owners with the toothbrushing experience. Pet owners should use this packet for the first few days and then progress to using the C.E.T.® Dual-Ended Toothbrush.
- C.E.T.® Enzymatic Toothpaste, which provides a natural antibacterial action and acts quickly to help neutralize mouth odors. The toothpaste is palatable and formulated to be safe even if swallowed by the pet.
- The C.E.T.® Dual-Ended Toothbrush features soft bristles and a long handle with reverse angle heads to enable easy application. Tapered dual ends accommodate large and small tooth surfaces and conform to a pet’s mouth and teeth.
C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Rinse
Dental rinse for cats and dogs to help fight plaque, maintain oral health, and freshen breath fast.
- Delivers antibacterial action and superior plaque prevention in a soothing, refreshing solution that quickly covers and rinses the entire mouth.
- Unique combined formulation of chlorhexidine gluconate and zinc produces well-known antiseptic activity.
- Effective in helping maintain oral health and fighting plaque when used daily with or without brushing. Ideal for cat and dog owners who either can’t or won’t brush their pet’s teeth.
- Freshens breath fast with cetylpyridinium chloride.
- Available in 8 oz bottles with unique, bent-stem applicator. The point-and-squeeze application makes it easy for pet owners to rinse their dog or cat’s mouth after each meal.
C.E.T. AquaDent Water Additive
Drinking water additive developed by veterinary dental specialists to help maintain dog and cat dental health. For use as a daily drinking water additive for dogs and cats to help fight plaque and freshen breath.
- Helps maintain oral hygiene, prevent plaque accumulation, and freshen breath when used along with a regular home dental care program for cats and dogs.
- In studies involving 28 mixed-breed dogs, all cases showed significant reduction in dental bleeding and halitosis and marked improvement in gingival health.
- Study showed approximately 50% reduction in plaque and calculus accumulation in cats drinking water treated with xylitol, an active ingredient in C.E.T. AQUADENT® Drinking Water Additive.
- Easy to use—pet owners simply add 2 teaspoons to a quart of pet’s drinking water every day to provide clinically tested dental care every time a pet drinks.
- Available in 500 mL bottles.
C.E.T. Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews for Dogs
C.E.T.® Enzymatic Oral Hygiene Chews for Dogs, featuring the exclusive Dual-Enzyme System, are made from select beefhide to combine a natural antiseptic plus an abrasive texture that works with the dog’s chewing action to loosen tartar and provide clinically proven plaque control. Helps clean teeth and freshen breath even when brushing isn’t possible. Appealing poultry flavor.
- Helps keep teeth clean and breath fresh, even on days when brushing isn’t possible.
- Tasty poultry-flavored chew may be given daily.
- Available in petite, medium, large, and extra-large sizes and in 15-count and 30-count bags, depending on size.
C.E.T. Oral Hygiene Chews for Cats
Chews for cats that combine an abrasive texture and antiseptic action for clinically proven control of plaque and tartar.
Chews for cats featuring the enhanced Dual-Enzyme System and made from freeze-dried fish combine to provide an abrasive texture and antiseptic action for clinically proven control of plaque and tartar.
- Clinically proven to reduce plaque and loosen tartar.
- Enhanced Dual-Enzyme System provides effective and natural antiseptic action.
- Freeze-dried fish component contributes abrasive texture that helps clean teeth.
- Keeps breath fresh and teeth clean. An effective first step toward oral hygiene or for use on those days when brushing isn’t possible.
- Readily accepted fish flavor enables pet owners to give chews to their cats daily.
- Available in 30-count bags.
Hills T/D Dental Health Kibble
Prescription Diet® t/d® is formulated with the following benefits:
- Unique kibble scrubs away laden plaque in the mouth to promote systemic health
- Clinically proven to reduce plaque, stain and tartar buildup
- Reduces bad breath
- Added antioxidants to control cell oxidation and promote a healthy immune system
- Awarded the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) Seal of Acceptance for helping reduce both plaque and tartar accumulation
