While the best home remedy for good dental hygiene is brushing your pet’s teeth, you may also want to consider giving your pet specially made treats and foods designed to keep their teeth and gums clean and healthy. … Human toothpaste can be toxic to your pet if it contains Xylitol, a human sweetener, which the ASPCA lists as one of the most dangerous poisons for pets. Pet toothpastes are not only designed specifically so pets can safely swallow all the ingredients, …
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The Silent Killer of Pets: Poor Dental Hygiene | Pet Society