Dog Dental Care and Natural Treatment

The development of gum disease and bacteria build up can trigger inflammation in the gums that can lead to other parts of the body triggering illnesses earlier than necessary.

99% of dogs have some form of Periodontal disease. It is the most common infectious disease of dogs that can be prevented with professional annual teeth cleanings and at home brushing.

Signs Your Dog Has Dental Trouble

DRY DOG FOOD DOES NOT CLEAN TEETH-Many advertising gimmicks falsely induce this myth. A healthy natural diet and sometimes raw food diets can be best for teeth problems.

Natural Dog Dental Care for Periodontal Disease Treatment

- Coenzyme Q10

-According to Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M., CoQ10 has been seen as very safe for use on dogs. A regular dose is 0.25 to 1.0 mg per pound of body weight.

You can give this amount as a daily supplement and also dilute it with water and rub it directly on the gums of your pet! Quick and easy natural treatment.

-Other antioxidants to reduce inflammation and cell damage:

-Lemon Juice-If your dog is older or has gum problems related to low saliva production, then applying a drop of lemon juice to your pet’s mouth twice a day can stimulate flow of saliva to help rinse the gums.

-Colloidal Silver- This is an affordable easy to apply natural antibacterial treatment to put directly on the gums and teeth. It is important to purchase it from a good source in order to get the best potency.

-Bilberry-This can be used as a supplement and is also commonly used as a great eye care supplement for vision and cataract prevention.

-Grapefruit Seed Extract- I dilute several drops in water and brush my dogs teeth with it. It works great like a natural antibiotic and gets rid of bleeding after regular treatment for dog dental care.

-Olive Leaf Extract, Pycnogenol, and Quercetin can also be used, applied orally directly on the gums or given as a supplement.

Veterinarian Treated Orthomolecular Medicine (High Dose Antioxidant Therapy)

This highly effective healing therapy must be monitored because some doses can be toxic when not watched closely by a licensed professional, such as with too much Vitamin A.

When treated under holistic veterinarian care, high dose antioxidants with vitamins A,C, E, and selenium can be given both as supplements and applied topically to gums and teeth.

Strictly Veterinarian Monitored Doses Recommended by Shawn Messioner,D.V.M.,for Dog Dental Care (These doses must be monitored by your vet to prevent toxicity!)

Vitamin A: Large Dogs: up to 30,000 IU, Small Dogs 10,000 IU

Crystalline Ascorbic Acid (Vit.C): Large Dogs up to 3,000 mg, Small Dogs Up to 750 mg

Vitamin E: Large Dogs up to 2,400 IU, Small Dogs up to 800 IU

Selenium: Large Dogs up to 60 micrograms, Small Dogs up to 20 micrograms

Sources: "8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog", by Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M. Holistic Veterinarian, and "The Complete Holistic Dog Book," by Jan Allegretti and Katy Sommers, D.V.M.

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