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.
EarCare is designed for thorough, gentle cleansing and soothing care of the ears (ear canal and outer ear), also at a mite infestation.EarCare acts systematically nurturing throughout the ear, disperses independently as well as deep in the ear canal. So a particularly profound and lasting ear cleaning is achieved. In severe cases, an application over a longer period of time can be required because often deep-seated relics have to be cleaned. With conventional preparations the lower regions are usually not reached.
Content: 0.05 Liter (€419.00 / 1 Liter)
ArthroGreen Plus contains the proven recipe of ArthroGreen and was additionally enriched with rosehip and willow bark. This makes it particularly suitable to support the musculoskeletal system and joints in acute phases optimally in a natural way. The contained rosehip peels are characterized by their high content of vitamin C, pectins, fruit acids, and carotenoids. Vitamin C is of great importance for collagen biosynthesis and thus for the strength of bones and cartilage. Due to the selected combination with salicin contained in willow bark, ArthroGreen plus can be a natural nutrition-based support.
Content: 0.025 Kilogramm (€518.00 / 1 Kilogramm)
Wenn es um die Verdauung geht, wird als erstes an den Magen und natürlich sofort an den Darm gedacht. Dabei wird oft der Blick auf Leber und Nieren vergessen. Neben dem Ausschleusen von schädlichen Stoffen, regelt die Leber auch den Fett-, Eiweiß- und Zuckerstoffwechsel. Und auch die Nieren spielen unter den Verdauungsorganen eine entscheidende Rolle. Sie sind echte Speziallisten, wenn es um das Entfernen von Schadstoffen aus dem Blut geht. Medikamente, Umweltgifte und andere schädliche Stoffe werden gefiltert und aus dem Körper gespült. Doch hin und wieder brauchen auch Experten Hilfe und Unterstützung.Ob Belastungen durch Medikamente, Impfungen, Wurmkuren oder Toxine: Auch Leber und Nieren können an ihre Grenzen kommen. Häufig sind bereits frühzeitig Anzeichen zu sehen, werden aber nicht als solche erkannt:Fell- und HautproblemeAllergienVerdauungsstörungenAnfälligkeiten für wiederkehrende OhrenproblemeMaul- und KörpergeruchToxisan stellt eine Vielzahl an Kräutern bereit, welche zur Unterstützung der körpereigenen Entgiftungs- und Reinigungsprozesse des Leber- und Nierensystems beitragen. Sie regen den Stoffwechsel des Tieres an und können so die Entgiftungsorgane und den gesamten Organismus optimal unterstützen.
Content: 0.1 Liter (€299.50 / 1 Liter)
MicroMineral Special is a high-quality source of nutrients with, among other things, organic Moringa is distinguished by its 90 essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, all essential amino acids and secondary plant substances in highly concentrated form, which is why it is often referred to as a superfood, and not without reason. Our Moringa is of the highest quality - hand-harvested, gently dried and ground, in organic quality and is traded Fair Trade from Africa.MicroMineral Special does not contain yeast and is therefore particularly suitable for animals that require a low-purine feed. The contained peat supports a healthy intestine with its humic acids and binds excess stomach acid and absorbed pollutants. Peat protects the intestinal mucosa and soothes the nerves in the intestinal tract. It has a bacteria and virus repellent effect and thus supports the immune system of our four-legged friends - more defenses for more health.With MicroMineral Special your animal is all around supplied.excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and trace elementsmoringa supports muscle developmentnatural source of iron - can stimulate blood formationgastrointestinal regulation through humic acidscell protection through antioxidantswithout yeast - especially suitable for low purine feeding
Content: 0.15 Kilogramm (€99.67 / 1 Kilogramm)
Stress is a completely normal alarm reaction of the body. In addition to many other factors, inadequate nutrition can also be a trigger for permanent stress. There are a variety of vitamins, minerals, and secondary plant substances from which anxious, restless, or easily irritable animals can benefit without experiencing the disadvantage of a negative influence on the waking state.Due to the mild recipe of Nerves Food, an effect can be expected only after about 8 days. This time should be taken into account when feeding, especially in upcoming situations that can negatively affect the animal's mind, such as long journeys, new environments, or unfamiliar soundscapes.
Content: 0.04 Kilogramm (€273.75 / 1 Kilogramm)
Complementary feed (liquid) for horsesFor intestinal cleansing – for the demand-oriented supplementary feeding in case of nutrient-related digestive disorders and intestinal problemsDigestive disorders, diarrhea, and other intestinal problems are often the result of an incorrect nutrition and not intact intestinal flora, respectively. EquiGreen GutClean is a natural, liquid food supplement to support of feed intake in case of digestive disorders and to promote the natural intestinal flora. EquiGreen GutClean supplements the feeding, with herbs and vegetable extracts, in a natural way to compensate for nutritional deficiencies.Expert tip: The use of chemical worming treatments as well as the administration of antibiotics can lead to the intestinal balance being disturbed. Therefore, especially after this and in case of already existing intestinal problems, a feeding of EquiGreen GutClean with subsequent restorative feeding of EquiGreen ToxiVet sorb and EquiGreen GutActive. is recommended.Composition: fruit vinegar, dextrose, elderberry juice, beetroot juice, fermented cereals (liquid), acerolacherry pulp, gingko leaves, stinging nettle (ground), ribwort plantain leaves, artichoke leaves, anise seeds, thyme, purple coneflower herb, St. John's wortAdditives/kg: Preservative: lactic acid (1a270)* 2.38 g. Flavouring compounds: chestnut extract 50.0 g, ethanol (2b02078) 4.03 g, oregano oil 0.24 g.*The simultaneous use of different or ganic acids or their salts is contraindi cated where one or more of them is used at or near the maximum permitted content. The mixture of different sources of lactic acid shall not exceed the permitted maximum level of 20000 mg/kg in complete feedingstuffs.Analytical constituents: crude protein 0.3%, crude fat 0.2%, crude fiber 0.5%, crude ash 0.4%, moisture 90%, sodium 0,02%Feeding recommendation: Give 1-2 ml/100 kg body weight daily for 20-25 days directly into the muzzle or add to the feed.
Content: 0.25 Liter (€103.80 / 1 Liter)
Complementary feed (powder) for dogsNatural feed supplement with valuable secondary plant substancesMany 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.herbaBARF Complete Powder 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 herbaBARF Complete Powder 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: 0.5 Kilogramm (€35.90 / 1 Kilogramm)