Dental Health Mini Treats - 200g

OregaPet Dental Health Treat

Dental Defense: Suitable for small dogs or puppies. Our Crunch Clean recipe will scour off plaque deposits, kill bacteria and neutralize the acids that cause tooth decay and bad breath. Check out our Mini Dental Health Treats for training or a low calorie treat for overweight pets.

Signs of Dental Problems May Include: Bad breath, yellow tartar, inflamed or bleeding gums, gagging, slow eating, missing or damaged teeth, excessive drool, eating with their head tilted.

Our Triple Option System: Can be tailored to fit your preference. While some people may be able to brush a pet's teeth with the OregaPet Toothpaste 3 times a week, use the Dental Spray at night and give weekly Dental Health Treats, others may prefer to modify these options. The more serious the condition the more important it is to use a multi-product approach to effectively protect your pet.

Additional Support: Use OregaPet Oil of Oregano internally to help fight against systemic infections in the bloodstream and other organs. Since fungus and bacteria thrive in a sugar-rich environment you may consider a low glycemic food.

Why Oral Hygiene with Oil of Oregano?: Good dental health can prolong your pet's life! Mississippi State University reports that dental care helps pets live longer happier lives.5 Dental disease among pets is skyrocketing with increases of up to 80% in pets over 3 years old.

Reports show that if prevention doesn't become of primary importance, over 95% of all dogs and cats will have dental disease. Streptococcus mutans is considered the primary bacteria in plaque formation in people and pets11 and once it attaches itself to the tooth surface it begins to attract other bacteria that form dental plaque.

Dental plaque is actually a biofilm, which is defined as "a community of bacteria" that are attached to a surface. These bacteria release acids that break down tooth enamel, cause cavities, bad breath and tooth root. As the plaque builds up it also causes infection of the gums (Gingivitis).

If the plaque is not removed it can harden to form tartar (yellowish ridge along the gum line where it meets the teeth) which can progress into a more serious form of gum disease known as periodontitis. Periodontitis is when infected pockets form between the gums and teeth beneath the gum line. When periodontal infection starts, these bacteria get into the pet's bloodstream and eventually lead to heart, liver and kidney failure as well as bone and joint disease.

What can you do?
Destroy the bacteria before it attaches to the tooth's surface. If your pet has an advanced condition it's important to have a professional cleaning and diagnosis. Use OregaPet Oral Hygiene products as aftercare and to prevent dental disease. Since conventional antibiotic treatment studies show that Streptococcus mutans is resistant to penicillin, streptomycin and clindamycin12 it is important to use safe compounds like oregano oil that microbiological studies have shown to be effective against these resistant bacteria.

OregaPet Oral Hygiene products contain natural compounds like carvacrol and thymol from oregano oil, that are proven to help fight bacteria that cause canine dental plaque, gingivitis and periodontitis. This includes the following bacteria: Streptococcus mutans10, Actinomyces10, Pseudomonas aeruginosa14, Staphylococcus aureus14, Porphyromonas gingivalis15, Fusobacterium nucleatum15, Corynebacterium16, Escherichia coli (E.coli)17, Brevibacterium18, Micrococcus luteus18, Proteus vulgaris18, Eikenella corrodens19.


Why OregaPet?

Natural First Aid with Oil of Oregano
Used for thousands of years, Oil of Oregano has been "rediscovered". Recognized as one of the world's most powerful and useful natural remedies, Oil of Oregano is scientifically proven to be an effective treatment against a variety of disease-causing organisms. A powerful antioxidant1 and anti-inflammatory, Oil of Oregano is a non-toxic and healthy dietary supplement that can help support your pet's Defence systems, both inside and out.

Support for Infections and Infestations
Viral, fungal, parasitic and bacterial infections are not only uncomfortable for your pets but pose real threats to their well-being. Infections in healthy young animals usually trigger an immune response, which can fight off infection. Oral and topical First Aid support and prevention plans are always best to ensure your pet's health and safety. Oil of Oregano has no known contra-indications or adverse drug interactions. It has been successfully used alone and in combination with conventional treatments.

Oregano

Oregano extracts have antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity. Chronic infections, like candidiasis, and contagious new viruses, like SARS, seem to be inhibited by oregano. Oregano not only kills infecting microbes in the respiratory tract but also acts as an expectorant (helps to expel mucus) and antispasmodic (relieves coughing).

In the digestive tract oregano soothes digestion and decreases diarrhea, by stopping intestinal spasms. It also kills gastrointestinal microbes and decreases gas and bloating. There are some theories that Crohn's and Colitis may have a triad of predisposing factors, including an unbalanced gut flora, and a trigger, commonly physical or emotional stress, and a bacterial or microbial invasion of some sort. Given this theory, studies are currently investigating the use of oregano oil to treat these IBD conditions. Animal studies are already showing promising results.

The essential oil of oregano is a highly concentrated substance. It comes in various strengths, sometimes referred to as a percentage (i.e.: P73). Make note of the phenol carvacrol, one of the most active ingredients in oregano, responsible for the majority of its medicinal benefits. A carvacrol content of 70 % or more is optimal.

Externally, you can apply to almost any affected area, although use extreme caution when treating highly sensitive mucosal membranes, such as the vagina and anal areas. It is highly recommended, when treating these areas that you use a carrier oil to dilute the essential oil. Olive, almond or coconut oils are all good options. Before applying externally, you may want to test a small area of skin with the non-diluted essential oil, to ensure there is no reaction or determine is dilution is necessary. A few drops of oil of oregano can be added to shampoos to treat dandruff, eczema or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. It can also be rubbed (using fingertip) on the gums to treat and prevent gingivitis, as well as a few drops added on your toothbrush to kill germs and treat bad breath.