Dental Hygiene: Tooth Care for Dogs
- RFFDMSUK
- Sep 27, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 24
Maintaining your dog’s dental hygiene is essential for their overall health & well-being. While a raw diet supports oral health, additional care measures ensure optimal dental hygiene and prevent plaque build-up & tartar formation.
🥩 The Role of Raw Diets in Dental Care
🐾 Feeding raw diets significantly contributes to dental health, but it’s important to incorporate structured dental care routines alongside diet.
✅ Raw Meaty Bones: Nature’s Toothbrush
✔️ Helps clean teeth naturally, though doesn't replace the need for daily brushing
✔️ Reduces plaque & tartar accumulation
✔️ Supports jaw strength & gum health
🦴 Choosing the Right Bones for Your Dog
📌 Raw meaty bones should be selected based on size, breed & age—heavier weight-bearing bones can pose risks, so the right options are essential.
✅ Recommended Raw Meaty Bones by Size, Weight & Age (its only a guide though):
🔹 Toy or Small Breeds & Young Pups (up to 10kg)– Chicken necks, wings, feet; Duck feet
🔹 Medium Breeds (10-25kg) – Duck necks & feet; Chicken carcasses & thighs; Turkey wings
🔹 Large Breeds (25-40kg) – Lamb, venison, goat ribs & necks; Chicken & duck carcasses; Turkey wings
🔹 Very Large Breeds (40kg+) – Venison & turkey necks; Goat & lamb ribs; Turkey & duck carcasses
🚨 Monitor your dog’s tolerance & adjust bone content as needed with boneless foods.
📌 Raw diets & bones alone aren’t sufficient for full dental care—proper cleaning methods, supplements & brushing remain essential.
🦷 Dental Care Products to Enhance Oral Hygiene
These are the most popular dental products with raw feeders. Some use a combination but where ingredients are similar we do not recommend using more than one product i.e. use R&W Seaweed OR PlaqueOff
🐾 Incorporating these products helps maintain fresh breath & oral hygiene alongside raw feeding.
🧊 Breath Freshening Treats & Homemade Toothpaste
🌿 Breath Freshener Recipe
✔️ 1 cup kefir
✔️ ½ cup chopped mint
✔️ ½ cup chopped parsley
📌 Blend ingredients & freeze in ice cube moulds for a refreshing, dental-friendly treat.
🦷 Homemade Toothpaste
✔️ 1 tsp olive oil
✔️ 1 tsp baking soda
✔️ Equal portions of parsley & mint leaves (finely chopped)
📌 Use a dog-safe toothbrush for gentle cleaning.
🐶 Final Thoughts: A Holistic Approach to Dog Dental Health
✔️ Raw diets & bones help dental health, but additional care is vital.
✔️ Structured dental routines prevent plaque, tartar, and gum issues.
✔️ Regular supervision during bone consumption ensures safety.
✔️ Combining natural dental aids, supplements & brushing maintains oral health.
🐾 Prioritising your dog’s dental care supports their long-term vitality & happiness!
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