Canine owners went a little bit nuts for the DIQ article, "Fix your dog's bad breath with Orapup."
Don't get me wrong. I love dogs. But call me happy when I found a new product for us cat lovers ... Feline Greenies Dental Treats. There's hope for getting rid of my feline friends' less-than-desireable breath.
Oral disease is the No. 1 health problem diagnosed in pets, according to Banfield Pet Hospital State of Pet Health Report, 2011. There are a wealth of chews available for dog breath. But many cat owners admit they have no dental routine for controlling plaque and tartar — the two leading causes of periodontal disease. Worse yet, many cat owners don’t see dental health as a health issue.
Feline Greenies offers a solution. As most pet owners know, chewing promotes good oral health. So, the more cats chew, the more opportunity they have to mechanically scrub the plaque and tartar from their teeth. When used twice a day as part of a dental care routine, Greenies dental treats can reduce tartar and plaque buildup.
Greenies are formulated with natural oat fiber, which provides texture within the kibble that scrubs the teeth. Think of oat fiber as "nature's toothbrush." This scrubbing action is much like the mechanical action of brushing teeth, which serves to remove plaque and tartar from your cat's teeth.
The Greenies website testimonials offer proof that cats are satisfied. One owner wrote, "We have an elderly cat that had very bad gum disease and lost one of her front fangs. We have been feeding her greenies, her breath has improved, and her health and vitality have gotten better. She again has a healthy apatite. This is a good product."
Another wrote, "My cat loves Greenies! She requests to clean her teeth three to four times a day. Her vet says her teeth and gums look great."
They agree that it's a purrrrrfect treat for maintaining their cats' dental health. (You didn't think you'd get through an entire article about cats without a purr joke, did you?)
And of course, Greenies offers dental chews for dogs. I'm just guessing here, but I bet there's a bigger market for the canine chews.
