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.
Brewers' yeast, as the most balanced, natural source of vitamin B, whose vitamins are present in a broken down state and can be absorbed directly, is a valuable addition to the daily diet. In addition, brewers yeast has a positive effect on the intestinal flora. Its content of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese, as well as the trace elements cobalt, molybdenum, chromium, and selenium, provide an important contribution to demand-oriented nutrition.
Content: 0.2 Kilogramm (€54.75 / 1 Kilogramm)
Bio Black Cumin sticks can contribute to a positive change in the gastrointestinal tract through feeding.This milieu change takes bacteria and fungi the food basis and can make their settlement in the gastrointestinal tract more difficult, the physiological intestinal flora is strengthened.These positive feeding properties of the sticks are based on the carvone contained in the essential oil. Through the excellent properties of the residual oil and the contained roughage, the natural intestinal flora can be additionally supported. A good intestinal flora can contribute to self-regulation when the immune system is disturbed.In addition, the oils contained can nutritionally support the respiratory condition.- Fresh black cumin sticks from own organic production- From premium seeds (Nigella Sativa), original Egyptian organic cultivation- Very high residual oil content 16 - 17% due to the special cdVet cold pressing process- Due to this cdVet cold pressing, organic black cumin oil is gently extracted from the seeds and the valuable press cake is produced- Free of preservatives or other additives- High proportion of unsaturated fatty acids- The sticks contain, of course, all the active ingredients, which are also found in the black cumin oil- Feeding-related support of the respiratory condition
Content: 2.5 Kilogramm (€7.98 / 1 Kilogramm)
Pectins are more than just dietary fiber. Naturally occurring in many types of fruit, these plant-based polysaccharides act as a natural gelling agent. Once in the intestines, they absorb excess moisture and can thus be a natural aid to digestive disturbances. herbaBARF Diarrhea Stop Plus absorbs moisture, supports the natural mucilaginous, protective barrier of the intestine, and helps to replenish the mineral balance stressed by diarrhea.In the case of nutrition-related diarrhea, it can be used - also in combination with herbaBARF Probiotic - for support.
Fit-BARF herbs supports your dog in a situation in which higher demands are placed on the organism (for example in training, in pregnancy, in the change of coat, in growth or after surviving illness). Fit-BARF herbs replaces the lack of secondary phytochemicals in feeding today and supports the liver and kidneys, digestion and bile flow. In combination with cdVet HuminoMineral, it forms an optimal basic supply for raw feeding.
For the production of GutActive are fermented wild plants and herbs together in a natural process. During this fermentation multiply the probiotic microorganisms and produce it so valuable for us substances for example lactic acid, antioxidants, enzymes and vitamins. This particular mixture of valuable lactic acid bacteria and Co., can the pH value regulate the digestive tract, the development of pathogenic bacteria is reduced on the natural way. This makes GutActive to a holistic product in which all the components complement each other and act together. The fermented herbs in GutActive support the balance of intestinal flora and the entire microbiological situation. Die physiologische Verdauung wird gefördert und das natürliche Immunsystem angeregt wird.- Milk-free and therefore very well suited for milk and milk product intolerance.- Sugar-free and therefore suitable for diabetics. During the fermentation process to increase the lactic acid bacteria by breaking down the sugar and turn it into lactic and acetic acid. Only after the sugar is completely degraded, is completed the fermentation process.- Contains no alcohol.- The contained herbs are after the fermentation isn´t in the original form available and are thereby homeopathy compatible and most easily compatible.
Content: 0.05 Kilogramm (€179.00 / 1 Kilogramm)
You love your dog and want to pamper it with a small snack? It should be self-made and free of grain?For this purpose is the Fit-Hap Baking Mix Grain free from cdVet. In this way, also dogs suffering from a grain intolerance can enjoy the delicious homemade treats to the fullest. Made on the basis of parsnip, celery and fled seed shells, the biscuits smell not only, but taste crunchy delicious. So you can pamper your feeding sensitive friend - without a bad conscience.Of course, the Baking mix is not only grain free, but is also produced without sugar, flavor, color and preservatives.
Content: 0.09 Kilogramm (€55.00 / 1 Kilogramm)
Singulares Organic Evening Primrose Oil is a particularly high-quality and valuable supplier of all vital, essential fatty acids (e.g. linoleic acid, gamma-linoleic acid). Due to its optimal composition, evening primrose oil is recommended as a nutritional supplement, especially for the promotion of healthy skin, respiration, and support of the female reproductive system.
Content: 0.05 Liter (€199.00 / 1 Liter)
Fit-BARF Mineral Cat has been developed for the daily basic supply of minerals and vital substances in all areas. The natural ingredients, which are rich in micronutrients such as minerals, trace elements, vitamins, humic acids, taurine and others, can prevent deficiency situations. Calcium intake plays a particularly important role when feeding raw meat. The New Zealand greenshell mussel (non-defatted mussel meat) is a natural source of taurine.Due to the plant-based origin of the micronutrients, the detoxification organs are not further burdened. Fit-BARF Mineral Cat therefore provides an optimal, natural supply of micronutrients.Excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and trace elementsNatural source of iron - can stimulate blood formationGastrointestinal regulation by humic acidsCell protection through antioxidants100% natural
Content: 0.06 Kilogramm (€232.50 / 1 Kilogramm)
Complete feed for dogsNatural, cold-pressed dry dog food with lamb meat – without gluten !Fit-Crock Classic Lamb is a purely natural dry feed for dogs and contains no synthetic additives (another cause of the so-called 'food allergy'). This means that the metabolism is not additionally burdened.Fit-Crock Classic Lamb is designed as a basic feed. Balanced natural ingredients ensure a broad supply and optimum nutrition in a natural way. We take nature as our model and use it as a guide. The moderate fat and protein content in Fit-Crock Classic Lamb provides an optimal nutritional basis, whereby a performance-related addition of meat (partial BARF) and other suitable fresh foods is often sensible and well tolerated.Why you should feed your dog Fit-Crock Classic Lamb:The very firm chunks clean the teeth. The cold-pressed feed breaks down into its components in the stomach, the stomach is not overstretched (it does not swell up!). As the food has to be digested intensively, intestinal peristalsis is supported and natural intestinal cleansing is promoted. The dog's feces become much firmer - this has the following advantages: The anal glands are emptied regularly (constipation is avoided) and the feces can be removed more easily.Composition: maize, meat and animal by-products (13.5% lamb & sheep meal, 5% blood meal, 1.9% beef fat), rice, maize germs, beet pulp, carrots, marine fish meal, molasses, brewers' yeast, whey powder, soybean oil, grape pips meal, linseed oil, maerl, stinging nettle herb, birch leaves, milk thistle herb, dandelion, malt rootlets, seaweed meal, rosemaryAnalytical constituents: crude protein 19.9%, crude fat 7.2%, crude fiber 3.2%, crude ash 5.5%, calcium 1.2%, phosphorus 0.7%Feeding recommendation as main feed: Weight of the dogDaily amount 1 – 5 kg 50 – 100 g 5 – 10 kg100 – 200 g 10 – 20 kg200 – 300 g 20 – 35 kg300 – 400 g 35 – 50 kg400 – 500 g 50 – 65 kg500 – 600 g The information on our cold-pressed dog food is merely a guideline for a balanced diet that is based to the dog's needs. However, they should be adapted to the individual needs of the dog, as requirements can vary depending on the breed, age and size of the dog, training performance, and ambient influences. Fresh water should always be available.Store it cool and dry. Protect from direct sunlight.
EquiGreen WK-Mix was developed for the special nutritional needs that arise in connection with colonization by worms. The lack of herbal ingredients, such as saponins, bitter substances, and tannins, can make our pets susceptible to excessive colonization by worms. In contrast to their conspecifics living in the wilderness, they often do not have the opportunity to absorb those substances through plants and herbs. However with their wild relatives, precisely these substances lead to avoid an excessive, pathological colonization by worms.In order to have less often a reason for chemical deworming cures, the animal's intestine should therefore be supported with appropriate herbs that are contained in EquiGreen WK-Mix. Besides of a balanced diet, you can achieve this by the occasional addition of the complementary feed EquiGreen WK-Mix, which can compensate for the lack of herbal ingredients, such as saponins, bitter substances and tannins. In addition, many specialists for parasitology recommend checking the colonization by worms of the animal by regularly monitoring the faeces samples.
Content: 0.075 Kilogramm (€226.00 / 1 Kilogramm)
It is hardly possible to cover the vital salt requirement through the normal feeding, because grass, hay, and grain contain practically no salt. Higher temperatures, moving or even sweating provide a considerable additional requirement.Salts control fluid balance, are essential for neural, enzymatic and metabolic systems and regulate acid-base balance. Deficiencies can lead to weakness, listlessness, muscle atrophy, and even severe digestive disorders. Therefore, a salt lick stone should be available for all grazing animals.Our cdVet Lick Stone Sea Salt Vitalis offers your pet a high-quality, natural salt source made from sea salt for individual self-supply. In contrast to the usual salt, sea salt still contains a number of minerals and trace elements, which are hardly found in `common household´ table salt, in a ratio balanced by nature.The sea salt for our lick stones is exclusively gained within the EU and is subject to strict quality control. The production follows the high European environmental and social standards. Our cdVet Lick Stone Sea Salt Vitalis is therefore at the same time a high-quality alternative to the Himalayan salt lick stone.
Content: 5 Kilogramm (€1.69 / 1 Kilogramm)
Organic Fur & Skin Vital Oil is a blend of high-quality, cold-pressed plant oils in organic quality with a harmonious ratio of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids. In addition, it is characterized by a high content of natural tocopherols (vitamin E), linoleic and γ?-linolenic acid. This combination of naturally pure ingredients makes Organic Fur & Skin Vital Oil a source of significant vital substances from selected oils in one product.
Content: 0.1 Liter (€269.50 / 1 Liter)