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.

Feed material for dogsTo supplement the daily ration at raw or cooked food - free from glutenFit-BARF Potato Flakes are gently thermally processed and thus represent an ideal complement in the daily feeding. Made from pre-cooked potatoes, they are easily digestible and thus particularly suitable for food-sensitive and allergic animals. Potato flakes are a natural plant complement in feeding with meat, whether with fresh meat, frozen meat, but also with canned meat. One kilo of dried potatoes is equivalent to about 10 kg of fresh vegetables.Composition: 100% thermally processed potatoes flakes.Analytical constituents: starch 70%, crude fiber 2.75%.Feeding recommendation: Simply mix the flakes with warm water, allow to swell and then mix into the feed. Depending on activity and age, up to 10% of the total feed amount as soaked flakes. The recommended ratio for soaking is 1 part flakes and at least 2 parts water. From 10 g of dry flakes, approx. 30 g of consumption ready flakes are produced. 1 tbsp. corresponds to approx. 4 g.Store it cool and dark!
Content: 1.5 Kilogramm (€11.97 / 1 Kilogramm)

Complementary feed (powder) for dogs and catsFeeding-related support for a stable digestionThere are many factors that can disturb the intestinal health of our dogs and cats, such as stress, antibiotic administration, or even an incompatible food. Often mushy or liquid feces is the result.Fit-BARF Prebiotic is a complemantary feed that can support the intestinal health of our dogs and cats through its special properties. Thus, the ingredients contained serve as food for the 'good' microorganisms, support their multiplication, and thus prevent the spread of pathogenic germs. Intestinal flora and digestion are stabilized.At the same time, Fit-BARF Prebiotic has toxin- and water-absorbing properties, which can lead to a better fecal condition. In addition, the contained B vitamins, trace elements, and essential amino acids support intestinal health and thus the non-specific immune system.Composition: linseed expeller, brewers' yeast cell walls (MOS)Additives/kg: Technological additives: bentonite (1m558i) 100 gThe 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 13.8%, crude fat 3.3%, crude fiber 3.2%, crude ash 12.0%, ash insoluble in HCl 10.0%, calcium 0.65%, phosphor 0.27%, sodium 0.05%Feeding recommendation: Add 0.5-1 g/5 kg body weight daily to the feed as required. 1 quarter tsp. corresponds to approx. 1 g.The simultaneous oral use with macrolides shall be avoided.
Content: 0.2 Kilogramm (€54.75 / 1 Kilogramm)

Feed material for dogs and catsFor the demand-oriented supply in raw feeding, powderPsyllium husks are a rich source of soluble fiber. The powder swells to many times its original volume when combined with water. So-called mucilage polysaccharides are found in the husks of the seeds and are responsible for the pronounced swelling behavior and high water retention. These mucilage substances naturally increase the feed volume and are thus excellently suited as a low-carbohydrate satiety supplement.These mucilages naturally increase the volume of the food, making them an excellent satiety supplement for dogs prone to obesity. Another positive effect is the increase in the volume of feces, which can be a support for recurring problems with the anal glands. Soluble fiber, as present in the psyllium, is also suitable for sensitive dogs.Composition: 100% psyllium husks, ground.Analytical constituents: crude fiber 7.2%.Feeding recommendation: daily 1 g/10 kg body weight. 1 quarter tsp. corresponds to approx. ca. 0.9 g. Mix 1 part psyllium husks with at least 10 parts water and allow to swell for 15-20 min.Since psyllium husks form a mucus and line the stomach and intestines with it, medications can no longer be absorbed well. Therefore, please give the psyllium husks with a time delay!Do not feed dry!

Complementary feed for dogsTo complement the daily ration with vegetables and fruit in raw feeding, powderFit-BARF QuerBeet is made from quality ingredients to enable a balanced diet with raw feeding. In combination with Fit-BARF MicroMineral thus the basis for healthy barfing is given. By the powder form, Fit-BARF QuerBeet can be very good mixed with the meat and is also a good alternative for dogs who do not like vegetables. Composition: grass, herbs, legume plants, apple pomace, carrot pomace 10%, amaranth 5%, broccoli 5 %, linseed 5%, parsnip, pumpkin 3%, black currant pomace, wheat seedlings, zucchini, elm bark, celery 1.2%Analytical constituents: crude protein 12.0%, crude fiber 19.5%, crude fat 5.0%, crude ash 6.2%Feeding recommendation: Give daily 4 g/10 kg body weight onto the feed. 1 tsp. corresponds to approx. 2.4 g.
Content: 0.32 Kilogramm (€40.47 / 1 Kilogramm)

Complementary feed for dogsFibers - for the slim line and a good intestinal flora, powderFibers 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 Fit-BARF 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 Fit-BARF 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 fecesComposition: linseed expeller, carrot pomace, apple pomace, psyllium husks, grass, herbs & leguminous plants, pumpkin, parsnip, zucchini, maerl, sunflower seed expeller, malt rootlets, seaweed meal, grape pips meal, brewers‘ yeast, brewers‘ yeast cell walls (MOS), peatAdditives/kg: Technological additives: clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin (1g568) 0,6 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 20.5%, crude fiber 13.2%, crude fat 3.9%, crude ash 6.1%Feeding recommendation: 1 g Repletion Mix with 10 ml of warm water to swell about 30 minutes (gives a ready-swollen Repletion Mix of ca. 11 g). Replace one third of the daily total feeding amount of a dog by Repletion Mix (ready swollen). 1 tablespoon corresponds to approx. 8.5 g.The indication of the feeding quantity is considered as a recommendation, since the feed requirement may vary depending on age, breed, state of health, and activity.
Content: 0.35 Kilogramm (€51.29 / 1 Kilogramm)

Feed material (powder) for dogsFor the demand-oriented supply when feeding raw meatFit-BARF Rosehip Husks are rich in vitamin C, carotenoids, fruit acids, and pectins. They are finely ground and can thus be mixed well with the feed.Composition: 100% rosehip husks, finely groundAnalytical constituents: crude fiber 14.9%Feeding recommendation: Add 1 g/5 kg body weight to the feed. 1 half tsp. corresponds to approx. ca. 1.5 g.
Content: 0.15 Kilogramm (€73.00 / 1 Kilogramm)

Complementary feed (powder) for dogsNatural complementary feed for protection against coarse feeding deficienciesMany dog owners, feeding their dogs with raw meat, assume that with a food ration based on the prey animal, the nutritional needs of their dogs are optimally covered. Nowadays, however, the ingredients used mostly come from industrial animal husbandry, which are often fed very one-sided and with regard to weight and growth and not to an optimal nutrient supply. In the past, when farm animals were kept on species- and herb-rich pastures and received feed mostly from their own cultivation, their diet was much more varied and above all rich in secondary plant substances. Nowadays, the latter are almost completely absent from farm animal feed for the reasons mentioned above. Our dogs and cats need these secondary plant substances, which they originally found in the bodies of their prey, in order to remain permanently healthy and efficient.Fit-BARF Safe-Complete was developed for this purpose. Its broad spectrum of micronutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, rounded off with herbs, algae, and other high-quality natural ingredients, compensates for the lack of secondary plant substances and other natural micronutrients in feeds of animal origin and thus enables a species-appropriate healthy nutrition. The calcium content of Fit-BARF Safe-Complete is very moderate and therefore it is especially suitable as a supplement in bone feeding, as well as a safeguard when feeding larger portions of leftovers.Composition: maerl, grass, herbs, legume plants, linseed, apple pomace, parsnip (ground), aronia pomace (powder), black currant pomace, eggshell powder, peat, sunflower seed expeller, malt rootlets, carrot pomace, brewers’ yeast, seaweed meal, grape pips meal, brewers' yeast cell walls (MOS), celery tuber (ground), moringa (powder)Analytical constituents: crude protein 11.0%, crude fat 6.4%, crude fiber 13.2%, crude ash 24.7%, ash insoluble in HCl 2.6%, calcium 8.46%, phosphorus 0.29%, sodium 0.14%Feeding recommendation: Add 5 g/10 kg body weight daily to the feed. 1 tsp. corresponds to approx. 3 g.
Content: 0.35 Kilogramm (€48.43 / 1 Kilogramm)

Feed material (powder) for dogs and catsFor the demand-oriented supply when feeding raw meatAscophyllum nodosum is also called knotted kelp. Due to its high content of minerals, trace elements, and vitamins, it is ideal as a regular feed additive. These natural ingredients not only provide an optimal, natural provision, but also optimally bring out the breed-specific coat color of your pet. The coat is nutritional-related supported, and the naturally contained iodine content optimizes the thyroid function.Composition: Ascophyllum nodosum 100%Analytical constituents: crude protein 6.6%, crude fat 3.4%, crude ash 26.4%, iodine 0.08%Feeding recommendation: Add daily 0.25-0.5 g/10 kg body weight to the feed. As required, the feeding amount can be increased. 1 quarter tsp. corresponds to approx. 0.6 g.Do not feed to animals with hyperthyroidism!
Content: 0.1 Kilogramm (€59.50 / 1 Kilogramm)

Complementary feed for dogs and catsGrain-free vegetable supplement for healthy feeding with raw meat, powderFit-BARF Sensitive is made from gently dried vegetables and herbs that bring not only variety but also balance to the BARF feeding plan. The unique composition of ingredients also makes this product particularly suitable for dogs and cats with allergy and joint problems (grain-free) and can be used perfectly for diet plans (pancreatic, kidney, liver, reduction diets, etc.).In combination with Fit-BARF MicroMineral, Fit-BARF Sensitive provides the optimal basis for healthy feeding with raw meat.Composition: Jerusalem artichoke herb, carrot pomace, beetroot, linseed, black cumin seeds, malt rootlets, brewers‘ yeast, stinging nettle herb, birch leaves, milk thistle herb, dandelion herb, dandelion root.Additifs/kg: Technological additives: bentonite (1m558i) 10 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 7.0%, crude fiber 23.0%, calcium 1.21%, crude fat 5.8%, crude ash 8.6%, phosphorus 0.2%.Feeding recommendation: Replace the usual daily amount of vegetables with 3 g/10 kg of body weight. 1 tsp. corresponds to ca. 2.7 g.The simultaneous oral use with macrolides shall be avoided.
Content: 0.35 Kilogramm (€42.71 / 1 Kilogramm)

Complementary feed for cats and dogsHigh quality, natural feed addition for balanced and healthy feeding with raw meat, powderBalanced spice blend to supplement the daily meal when feeding raw meat. Also for a food changeover to improve the acceptance of the new food, and for older dogs whose sense of taste and smell is declining.Composition: lemon balm leaves, oregano, parsley, rosemary leaves, sage leaves, thyme leavesAnalytical constituents: crude ash 10.3%, crude protein 11.2%, crude fat 4.3%, crude fiber 17.8%, ash insoluble in HCl 2.5%Feeding recommendation: Mix daily 1 pinch per meal into the feed.
Content: 0.05 Kilogramm (€139.00 / 1 Kilogramm)

The beginner’s set for catsThe Fit-BARF Starter Kit for Cats consists of:1 x Fit-BARF Mineral Cat 150 g (https://www.cdvet.de/en/fit-barf-mineral-cat)1 x Fit-BARF Sensitive 100 g https://www.cdvet.de/en/fit-barf-sensitive)1 x Fit-BARF Dorschlebertran 100 ml (https://www.cdvet.de/en/fit-barf-cod-liver-oil)Barfing is about being able to freely choose what you feed your cat, to feed her as balanced and species-appropriate as possible. From muscle meat to fish, carrot to zucchini, the imagination has few limits.The Fit-BARF Starterkit for Cats is ideal for Barf beginners as well as a sampling package, because it provides - from the basic supply of microminerals, natural taurine, herbs, vegetables, and essential fatty acids - everything that should receive special attention when Barfing. This way you can find out, if you want to build something big on this small foundation!Expert tip: The starter set is also ideal for vacation - small in luggage, but big in supply!Fit-BARF Mineral CatFeeding recommendation: about 2 measuring spoons daily. 1 measuring spoon corresponds to approx. 1.3 g.feliTATZ GutRegulationFeeding recommendation: Replace the usual daily amount of vegetables with 3 g/10 kg of body weight. 1 teaspoon/measuring spoon corresponds to ca. 4.5 g.Fit-BARF Cod liver oilFeeding recommendation: for 4-6 weeks daily 0.5 teaspoons
Content: 0.65 Kilogramm (€41.46 / 1 Kilogramm)

The beginner’s set for dogsThe Fit-BARF Starter Kit for Dogs consists of:1 x Fit-BARF MicroMineral 150 g (https://www.cdvet.de/en/fit-barf-micromineral)1 x Fit-BARF DarmFlora 100 ml (https://www.cdvet.de/en/fit-barf-gutflora)1 x Fit-BARF Feeding-Oil 100 ml (https://www.cdvet.de/en/fit-barf-feeding-oil)Barfing is about being able to freely choose what you feed your dog, to feed him as balanced and species-appropriate as possible. From muscle meat to rumen, carrot to zucchini, the imagination has few limits. The Fit-BARF Starterkit for Dogs is ideal for Barf beginners and as a sampling package, because it provides - from the basic supply of microminerals to the provision of essential fatty acids to the support of the intestinal flora - everything that should receive special attention when Barfing. This way you can find out, if you want to build something big on this small foundation!Expert tip: The starter set is also ideal for vacation - small in luggage, but big in supply!
Content: 0.65 Kilogramm (€41.46 / 1 Kilogramm)