Natural Care for Teeth and Gums
A bright white set of teeth, pink gums, and breath without unpleasant odors are, unfortunately, increasingly rare in our pets these days. Especially as our dog or cat gets older, discoloration of teeth and gums often occurs. During every cuddling session, you might find yourself trying not to breathe too deeply to avoid the strong mouth odor of your beloved pet.
Also, in the case of daily grooming of cats, their foul-smelling saliva can sometimes make those who are more sensitive to smells prefer to keep their distance. Here, you can learn what is important for the natural care of teeth and gums.
Understanding the Causes of Bad Breath in Pets
The Role of Bacteria and Fungi
The primary cause of bad breath is usually bacteria and fungi in the animal's mouth. These microorganisms are responsible for plaque formation.
What is Plaque?
Plaque, or dental tartar, is a buildup that contains several layers, including food residues, proteins, carbohydrates, phosphates, and microorganisms. It accumulates on teeth, particularly in areas not reached by natural or artificial cleaning methods.
Consequences of Plaque Buildup
Plaque can lead to dental issues such as caries, periodontitis, and gingivitis. Microorganisms in plaque form a biofilm, producing acids that damage tooth enamel and dentin, leading to caries. Some microorganisms trigger an immune response, causing gum inflammation.
Bad Breath and its Intensification
Some plaque microorganisms produce sulfur compounds, which result in bad breath. This odor intensifies as these microorganisms multiply.
The Formation of Tartar
Over time, plaque absorbs minerals and becomes hard, forming tartar. Tartar provides an additional surface for bacterial colonization, exacerbating dental problems.
Natural ingredients in dentaVet products
Frankincense
Frankincense has been used for various purposes since ancient times. The first documentation of the use of frankincense for dental care dates back to the thirteenth century. Since then, frankincense has been particularly used for strengthening the gums.
Fennel
In addition to many well-known features, fennel is also recognized for its high content of the essential oils anethole and fenchol. Anethole is traditionally used in human oral care products.
Eggshells
The rougher surface of eggshells provides a gentle abrasion that helps remove dental plaque and discoloration.
How Diet Affects Breath
Diet and Bad Breath
The diet can be a key factor in the development of bad breath. Many commercial pet foods contain synthetic additives, preservatives, attractants, and sugars. Over time, these ingredients can negatively impact the natural oral flora of pets.
Consequences of Dental Issues
When serious dental problems arise, a veterinarian's intervention is often essential. Dental treatments often require anesthesia, which can cause significant stress to the animal's overall health.
Preventive Measures
Regular and sufficient dental hygiene is as crucial in pet care as a species-appropriate diet. To support this, cdVet offers dentaVet Breath Fresh, dentaVet Oil, and dentaVet Gel. These products provide an easy and stress-free way to maintain daily dental care, complementing a healthy diet for optimal oral health.
Singulares Organic Coconut Grated from cdVet consists of 100% fresh pulp and is free of additives such as preservatives, colors or flavors. Since it is only dried and not heated after harvesting, all important nutrients are preserved. Grated coconuts are naturally free of lactose and gluten, so that they can also complement the diet of allergy sufferers.High content of dietary fiberSuitable for a vegetarian and vegan dietVery good acceptance
Content: 0.25 Kilogramm (€43.80 / 1 Kilogramm)
Complementary feed for dogsOdor adsorption by chlorophyll, powderHardly anything can disturb the human-animal relationship as much as an unpleasant muzzle odor. dentaVet Fresh Breath was developed precisely for this problem.Arguably one of the outstanding properties of chlorophyll is its strong ability to adsorb odors. Chlorophyll can also significantly reduce the odor of bitches in heat and thus keep male dogs away. Likewise, if the dog has a strong `own scent‘, it can significantly improve the odor.Expert tip: dentaVet Fresh Breath can develop its positive properties even more effectively if it is poured over with hot water or brewed as a tea before feeding.Composition: parsley, grass, herbs, legume plants, seaweed meal, sage leaves, ChlorellaAdditives/kg: Technological additives: clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin (1g568) 10 g.Total quantity of clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin from all sources shall not exceed the maximum content of 10000 mg/kg.Analytical constituents: crude protein 14.8%, crude fat 3.0%, crude ash 18.9%, crude fiber 10.9%, ash insoluble in HCl 10.2%Feeding recommendation (powder): Add 2.5-3 g/10 kg body weight to the feed 2-3 x weekly. 1 tsp. corresponds to approx. 2.5 g.Feeding recommendation (capsules): 2-3 x weekly feed dogs up to 10 kg body weight 4-8 capsules. Capsule filling quantity: ca. 0,443 g.dentaVet Fresh Breath ist not suitable for gestating bitches.
Content: 0.04 Kilogramm (€148.75 / 1 Kilogramm)
VeaVet WoundEx Care Powder 90 g
Care product for animalsIntensive care at laying callus and dry skinRelaxation for the skin with intensive caring oils from nature. veaVet Callus Oil unfolded his positive charateristics directly after application. It moves in fast and provides a soft and gentle feeling of skin.Composition: Olive oil, evening primrose oil, calendula oil, rosemary oil, lemon oil, olibanum oil.How to use: Put 1-2 drops on the affected skinspot and rub it in.Contains d-limonene, (-) - 2-pin (3) -en, Pin-2 (10) -en, dipentene and Pin 2 (3) -en. May produce an allergic reaction.Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.Keep out of the reach of children.Avoid release to the environment.Content / container to an approved waste handling site.
Content: 0.01 Liter (€895.00 / 1 Liter)
Lithothamnium calcareum is a living stone alga of red color, which turns to white when dried. As a 100% purely natural substance, it has a high content of trace elements and calcium. This makes it ideal for meeting individual calcium requirements and balancing out the surplus phosphorus that needs to be taken into account when feeding with raw meat.
Content: 0.25 Kilogramm (€35.80 / 1 Kilogramm)
Colostrum, also called foremilk or beestings mild, is one of the oldest and most extraordinary foods found in nature. Colostrum is unique - in addition to vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential and non-essential amino acids, colostrum provides natural immune and growth factors in a unique variety and concentration not found in any other plant or chemical product!feliTATZ Immune Power is particularly gently dried. We have deliberately chosen bovine colostrum because cows have relatively high surplus quantities during the first milkings (in contrast to sheep and goats), so that sufficient colostrum is also available for the calf.feliTATZ Immune Power has proven itself:for the natural strengthening of the entire immune systemconcentrated nutrient cocktail to strengthen malnourished, weak animalsto strengthen the vital functions of older and young animals
Content: 0.03 Kilogramm (€565.00 / 1 Kilogramm)
For more than 10 years, cdVet MicroMineral has been an innovation when it comes to the simple basic supply of mineral and vital substances in all areas. Its natural ingredients, rich in readily available micronutrients, such as minerals, trace elements, vitamins, etc., can prevent deficiency situations.EquiGreen MicroMineral plus now combines this experience with moringa and peat to create an unprecedented total concept of vitality and nutrients. Moringa stands out with 90 important nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, all essential amino acids and secondary plant substances in highly concentrated form. In addition, peat is rich in humic acids, which are able to bind excess stomach acid and harmful substances in the intestine.Excellent source of vitamins and mineralsMoringa supports muscle developmentNatural source of iron - can stimulate blood formationGastrointestinal regulation through humic acidsCell protection through antioxidants
Fibers are a component of plant foods and increases the volume of food without significantly increasing the energy content at the same time. Their high swelling capacity binds liquid in the stomach and creates a feeling of satiety. Fibers prolong the time spent in the stomach. When passing into the intestine, the high-fiber food pulp stimulates peristalsis due to its volume. The fibers contained in Repletion Mix are used by the intestinal bacteria of the large intestine mucosa as nutrition for their mucosal cells and provide a positive intestinal flora. The ingredients contained in Repletion Mix boost the metabolism and contribute to more vitality by regulating the acid-base balance.highly satiatingnatural fibersprebiotic - strengthens the intestinal floraimproves the consistency of feces
Content: 0.7 Kilogramm (€35.64 / 1 Kilogramm)
Complementary feed (powder) for dogs and horsesNatural, CBD-containing powderCBD Powder is extracted from the leaves of the hemp plant using the special cdVet cold pressing process. CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the many ingredients in the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. In contrast to the hemp component THC (=tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD has no intoxicating (psychoactive) effects.The process of extracting the ingredient CBD from the hemp plant with the help of chemicals is customary in trade. The extracted CBD was then marketed as animal feed. However, this type of production is not permitted for animal feed. Due to the lack of marketability, many CBD products have been taken from the market in the meantime. cdVet therefore did not have any CBD products in its range so far. CBD Powder is not one obtained with chemical additives, but a legally compliant, purely natural, cold-pressed, CBD-containing, and ground expeller. Thus the CBD Powder from cdVet is marketable as a complementary feed for animals and can be fed without hesitation to animals that do not have an MDR1 gene defect.The special cdVet cold pressing process ensures a purely naturally obtained CBD expeller, which also contains the full spectrum of plant substances, consisting of terpenes, flavonoids, phenols, omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, minerals, and vitamin E. The psychoactive THC is almost completely eliminated and is of course below the limit value of 0.2% THC specified by the EU.The content of important ingredients of CBD Powder, such as naturally occurring essential fatty and amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, have a high nutritional value for your animal. Particularly noteworthy are the linoleic acid, gamma-linolenic acid and various omega fatty acids (3, 6, 9).Dogs with MDR1 gene defect: There are no reliable studies on the tolerability of CBD products regarding dogs with MDR1 gene defect. Therefore, feeding of dogs with MDR1 gene defect should be done in consultation with your veterinarian or veterinary practitioner. We recommend the following alternative cdVet products for dogs with MDR1 gene defect:Musculoskeletal system: ArthroGreen Classic, ArthroGreen plus, et al.Stress: Nerves Food, Calma, et al.Composition: linseeds*, hemp leaves**deoiled, groundAnalytical constituents: CBD/CBDa (cannabidiol/-acid) 0.21%, crude protein 23.3%, crude fat 6.5%, crude fiber 10.4%, crude ash 10.4%, sodium 0.2%Feeding recommendation: Add daily to the feed. Dogs: 5 g/10 kg body weight. Horses: 8 g/100 kg body weight. 1 tsp. corresponds to approx. 2.5 g / 1 tbsp. corresponds to approx. 8 g. In older or weak animals, the recommended amount can be doubled.
Cleaning agentHighly concentrated all-purpose cleanercasaCare BioClean Intensive Cleaner Concentrate is a powerful all-purpose cleaner for removing stubborn dirt. Removes grease, oil, resin, wax, nicotine, pencil, ballpoint pen, felt-tip pen, ink, soot, insects, blood, egg white, tar stains, shoe polish, coffee, tea and wine stains. Universally applicable for cleaning surfaces and objects made of metal, stainless steel, iron, plastic, paint, wood, rubber, stone, ceramics and porcelain, glass, textiles, carpet, upholstered furniture and much more.can be used for cleaning in food processing plantsremoves the breeding ground for pathogensprotects all surfaces (metals, lacquers, rubber, plastics)degreases materials of all kindssuitable for use with foam lance and high-pressure cleaner as well as for windshield wiper water systemsfor cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture, can also be used in wet extraction unitsensures an economical use, as the cleaner can be diluted up to 1:40, depending on the type of applicationfor 5 L-canister: incl. drain tap and spray bottleExpert tip: In the case of stubborn stains on clothing, pre-treat the stains with casaCare BioClean Intensive Cleaner Concentrate undiluted, then wash as usual. Please test the compatibility of the agent on a concealed area beforehand.Ingredients: <5% anionic surfactants, <5% non-ionic surfactantsList of ingredients: AQUA, SODIUM C10-13 ALKYL BENZENESULFONATE, TRISODIUM DICARBOXYMETHYL ALANINATE, POTASSIUM CUMENESULFONATE / SODIUM CUMENESULFONATE, SODIUM METASILICATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM COCETH-30 SULFATE, C12-14 PARETH-7, Cl Direct Blue 199Application recommendation: Depending on the area of application, dilutions of 1:2 (1 part BioClean:2 parts water) to 1:40 are being used. Examples: 1:2 Bitumen, tar, lubricants, resin, adhesive residues, shoe polish. 1:10 Algae, insect removal, windshield wiper water, mold, stable cleaning. 1:30 Bicycles, cars, stains in upholstery, stain treatment clothing.DANGER • Contains benzenesulfonic acid, C10-13 alkyl derivatives, sodium salts, and disodium metasilicate. Causes serious eye irritation. Keep out of reach of children. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Content: 0.1 Liter (€109.50 / 1 Liter)
Complementary feed (powder) for dogs and catsAcid buffer, mucosal protection, and toxin bonding – feeding-related support of the regeneration of the gastrointestinal tractDue to the high bonding capacity, the sensitive mucous membranes are positively influenced in their natural regeneration, and a better absorption of required substances is promoted. The protective ingredients coat the gastric and intestinal, mucous membranes and, thus, ensure a natural and gentle remediation.Composition: peat, green oat, pectin, linseed, sage leaves, licorice root, spirulina, grape pips mealAdditives/kg: Technological additives: bentonite (1m558i) 50 g.The total amount of bentonite must not exceed the permitted maximum level in complete feedingstuff of 20000 mg/kg of complete feedingstuff.Analytical constituents: crude protein 9.7%, crude fat 7.3%, crude fiber 13.3%, crude ash 9.9%, sodium 0.18%Feeding recommendation: Add to the feed daily for at least 6 weeks. Cats: ca. 1 g/5 kg body weight. Dogs: ca. 2 g/10 kg body weight. 1 tsp. corresponds to ca. 2 g.The simultaneous oral use with macrolides shall be avoided.
Baking cookies itself is not a lot of effort and for fur nose, velvet paw and horses are a delight. The advantages are: they can fit bake for taste of the animal and know exactly what's inside. Many bought treats are colorings, attractants or preservatives and often contain sugar. It is dispensed in the home-made cookies, of course.
Content: 0.18 Kilogramm (€27.50 / 1 Kilogramm)