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February is National Pet Dental Health Month, so it seems like a good time to take a closer look at teeth cleaning. As we wrote before, dental problems are the most prevalent health issue for Greyhounds. No matter how much at-home dental care you provide for your Greyhound, tartar will still build up over time on your dog’s teeth, just like with our teeth. We may be diligent in brushing our teeth, but we still need a dentist to clean our teeth periodically. The same is true for dogs.

OK, you’ve tried everything and your Greyhound just will not allow you to brush their teeth. Or (hate to admit it) you just don’t want to hassle with it. Here are some suggestions to help with oral hygiene that can be tried in addition to, or instead of, regular brushing.

Here are some statements that Greyhound parents frequently hear, along with the straight scoop on the topic from Suzanne Stack, DVM – Greyhound owner and long-time advocate: https://bit.ly/greyhound-myths

Dental disease is the most common disease in dogs, affecting 76% of all canines in the United States. According to a 2016 study by Banfield Pet Hospital, there has been a 23.3% increase in the prevalence of dental disease in dogs since 2006, with steady growth each year.  Greyhounds are notorious for teeth that seemingly attract plaque. Some people are religious about brushing their greyt’s teeth, but many of us struggle with doing it regularly.  Today, I’m going to talk about two natural treats that could help with cleaning your pup’s teeth.