Bite Me!!

Teeth. They're kind of important. We keep ours in shape by brushing the little bits of food away before it turns into plaque that sticks to the enamel and becomes unsightly, and malodorous eventually, causes gum disease and loss of teeth.

Well, pets have teeth, too and dental care is just as important for them as it is for us. Unfortunately, the little furbutts can't brush, floss and rinse for themselves. They have to depend on us to get it done for them. Not that they care or look longingly at us as we have a mouthful of foaming toothpaste, but it's important to them whether they know it or not.

Preventative dental measures that are practiced at home are just as important as the professional care they receive at the vet's. A combination of the two can prevent problems that might effect the teeth as a result of plaque and tartar build up. Daily home dental care should be a part of every pet owner's daily routine.

Oral health is important to the overall well-being of a pet. Dental care learned in the veterinary clinic should go home with every dog and cat owner. The C.E.T.® "3 Easy Options" to dental health—Good to Chew, Better to Rinse, Best to Brush—is a practical approach a pet owner can manage with confidence and success. Dogs and cats love the taste of C.E.T.® antibacterial products, making daily dental care between visits to the veterinarian that much easier.

Chews
C.E.T.Chews combine the mechanical abrasive action of chewing with patented antibacterial systems to help control plaque and eliminate bacteria buildup.

Oral Rinses
Antibacterial action and plaque prevention in a soothing, refreshing and palatable solution, that quickly covers the entire mouth.

Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
Easy and quick daily tooth brushing is the best at-home method for good dental health.
We use a combination of chews and brushing.

Chews are the easy part. I just hand it over and the poodle does the rest. His pearly whites are truly pearly white. He doesn't even know he's getting the type of dental treatment that we humans have to pay good money to get.

The hard part is the brushing. I used to use the CET tooth brush with Poultry flavored enzymatic toothpaste, but poodleboy liked the taste so much he would grab the brush and run around the house with me in hot pursuit. Not so good. Luckily, I've gotten smarter. Now I use finger brushes.


As you can see, the rubber "brush" fits right over the finger and gives more of a controlled contact with the mouth. My guy has no complaints about mommy sticking her finger, covered with poultry flavored paste, into his mouth. He sits still for it and helps me in my quest by chewing on the finger brush as I clean. He's usually still licking his little poodley lips 15 minutes later!

He has a mouth to be proud of!

And sometimes to be afraid of!

Cats, being of a more independent nature, may begin their own dental regimen at an early age!

How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
Begin your pet's C.E.T. Home Dental care following a professional exam and dental procedure by your veterinarian. Now you are ready for a C.E.T. specially designed soft-bristle toothbrush and pet-pleasing toothpastes. The C.E.T Fingerbrush is a great starter. It slips over your finger to gently brush your pet's tooth surfaces and gums.
C.E.T. Toothpastes make brushing a breeze! In flavors pets love, C.E.T. Toothpastes can be swallowed and come in two formulas—C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste in poultry, malt or vanilla-mint flavors and C.E.T. Tartar-Control Toothpaste, a more abrasive formula with strengthened enzyme system in seafood or beef flavor. C.E.T. Toothpaste fights plaque fast!