Some water additives include ingredients that don’t settle well on a dog’s stomach. This can cause digestive problems and may cause your dog quite a bit of discomfort. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re dangerous. Just like some ingredients don’t settle on your stomach, some ingredients don’t settle well on your dog’s stomach.

Reduces Plaque and Tartar – The baking soda formula works by neutralising harmful acids by bubbling along the gum-line and between teeth, breaking down plaque and tartar Follow dosing instructions. Pay close attention to dosing when using a dog water additive. Each product requires different instructions for different amounts of water, and using too much could result in vomiting or stomach discomfort. In the US, pet food products must adhere to federal and state requirements with stringent regulations applied to the ingredients by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Elsewhere, in Europe the EU (Animal & Plant Health Agency) and UK (Food Standards Agency) apply similar controls which are continuously monitored.Out of all those we reviewed, Pet King Brands Zymox Water Additive is quite expensive. You’ll going to be paying just as much as most other expensive water additives. However, you’re getting a much smaller bottle. That leads to you paying even more for a very similar product. It has been estimated that upwards of 80% of dogs over three years old experience periodontal disease i.e. inflammation or infection leading to a weakening or loss of support structure for teeth through a build-up of plaque and tartar. Gums become weaker, bone problems develop, and the dog’s general demeanor may be affected. In turn, the presence of bacteria can inveigle its way into the dog’s bloodstream with consequent problems in due course. Aside from the health issues, there is also the problem of halitosis (or bad breath); something pretty much unavoidable for dogs.

After some of the negativity in the ingredients section, it should be noted that the chances of dental water additives actually leading to problems are minimal and that, as advised elsewhere in this feature, they do provide significant benefits to animal and owner. For most products, some careful selection would be rewarded in choosing one which best suits your dog but, to be honest, dental water additives are pretty homogenous. Based on that 80+% statistic and the inevitability of bad breath, it is a given that dogs will encounter dental issues, so this article is not focused on how to recognize them but how to prevent their onset. We also hope to provide advice which will ultimately alleviate any discomfort and/or pain caused by dental concerns…and to improve the animal’s breath. Veterinary advice is to brush your dog’s teeth daily but, as mentioned above, that isn’t always easy. There is, however, an alternative (or an aid) in the form of dental water additives. What are Dental Water Additives?

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Cleaning your dog’s teeth can be difficult and time consuming. Powered by baking soda and coconut water, Arm & Hammer Daily Water Additive is a functional, advanced and delicious vitamin-enriched dental formula for adult dogs. INFUSED WITH BAKING SODA & COCONUT WATER – Arm & Hammer Dog Dental Care daily water additive is infused with the signature Arm & Hammer baking soda ingredient to freshen breath while killing odor causing bacteria. It also has Coconut water in this water additive for dogs keeps their breath smelling fresh and their teeth nice and white As the plaque on your dog’s teeth accumulates, it adheres to calcium deposits, which become tartar. “Tartar buildup then leads to gum disease ( periodontal disease), and diseased gums can then lead to poor overall health, affecting other organs in the body such as kidneys and the heart,” says Klein.

TARTAR AND PLAQUE CONTROL –Not only does this dog dental care water additive for pets freshen breath, but it also helps control plaque and tartar to prevent tooth decay and gum diseaseThat said, it’s important to remember that these products do not replace good teeth brushing a few times a week. Are Dental Water Additives Safe for Dogs? The short answer? Yes, it works, quite well in fact. The additive almost immediately reduces mouth odor and over time promotes dental health. Within just a week of using Oxyfresh, customers have noticed positive results especially when it comes to their pets’ breath. What is Oxyfresh made from?