PET CARE: ASK THE EXPERTS WITH CODY
From Teeth to Paws: Five Ways Pets' Dental Health Impacts Total Health
Article From BPT Website
system, promoting an active, joyful life while reducing susceptibility to illness.
2. Emotional wellbeing
Supporting your dog's dental health with a dental chew offers multiple benefits: It helps clean teeth, exercises jaw muscles and provides mental stimulation. Wellness® WHIMZEES® Natural* Dental Treats for dogs acts like a chew, which helps to release endorphins ("feel-good hormones") promoting pleasure and relaxation to help reduce pain and stress.
For cats, boost chewing with Wellness® WHIMZEES® Natural Dental Treats to help address the key areas vets check most: plaque, gums, tartar and breath. These daily cat treats have a crunchy, porous texture that mimics a toothbrush with an added benefit of encouraging bonding time with cat parents while treating.
3. Gut and microbiome health
Strong dental health can support a happy microbiome in the gut and safeguard against potential health risks. Neglected oral care may lead to untreated dental infections, allowing harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream and potentially cause systemic infections in
(BPT) - Pet Dental Health Month (February) marks the perfect time to prioritize your pet's wellbeing and kick-start a dental care routine. A staggering 80% of dogs, particularly small breeds and seniors, face the risk of dental disease, with 70% of cats experiencing dental issues in their lifetime.
Supporting your pet's dental health starts with annual veterinarian visits and consistent daily at-home dental care. When done together, pet parents contribute not only to their pet's dental health but also to their overall wellbeing, because there are many ways the two are tied together that some pet parents may not even consider.
The following are five additional health benefits your pet may experience when you prioritize their dental health:
1. Optimal nutrition and digestion
Proper digestion starts in the mouth, and healthy teeth allow pets to chew their food effectively, breaking it down into smaller, easily digestible pieces. This not only promotes improved digestion but also enhances optimal nutrient absorption. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet contributes to a pet's overall health and immune